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FE55 RXT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,459 mi
Last recorded78,459 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear half of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear half of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 78,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear half of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear half of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,498 miles

front exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2018 75,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,803 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 70,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake effort just met requirements

Fail 22 Jan 2016 66,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,715 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 59,715 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,636 miles

High level brake light not working

N/S/F rim slightly damaged

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,397 miles

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,410 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,187 miles

Rear wiper smearing screen Kerb damage to wheel trims Front brake discs worn Front tyres worn on inner edges

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 RXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXT, 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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FE55 RXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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