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FE55 RYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,047 mi
Last recorded53,047 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, no cords visable at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 53,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, no cords visable at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,860 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,701 miles

offside a.b.s ring bracking up

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,979 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,348 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 19,348 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

FE55 RYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FE55 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 RYF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE55 RYF have outstanding finance?

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