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FE55 RXM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,567 mi
Last recorded74,567 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 RXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,567 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,556 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 71,556 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,192 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 71,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 69,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arms corroded

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

slight play in offside front strut top

unable to see all brake pads properly(shims in the way)

Fail 1 Oct 2019 68,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arms corroded

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

slight play in offside front strut top

unable to see all brake pads properly(shims in the way)

Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 16 Oct 2018 65,833 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 14 Oct 2017 61,213 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Deep cut in NSF tyre outer sidewall, not exposing ply/cords

Front coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in outer edge OSR tyre

Rear coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 56,582 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi joint worn but not blowing

NSR tyre perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also perishing ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 50,089 miles

NSR tyre starting to perish

Nail in OSR tyre

OSR tyre starting to perish

Wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2014 43,432 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,214 miles

both front tyres bold inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 34,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads low

Front tyres worn inner edges

Front wipers slightly smeary

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads low, discs worn and corroding inner face

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2010 26,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2009 22,244 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 15,868 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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FE55 RXM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE55 RXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE55 RXM registered?

FE55 RXM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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