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FE55 XKP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,887 mi
Last recorded97,887 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XKP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,887 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,161 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Aug 2017 92,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,676 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,764 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Driveshaft abs ring broken

Offside Front Driveshaft abs ring broken

Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,863 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,093 miles

slight damage to front and rear under side of car

Fail 4 Jun 2013 60,176 miles

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

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

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

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

front no plate water marked

rear bumper lose

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,176 miles

front no plate water marked

rear bumper lose

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 53,394 miles

E.M.L.on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear of vehicle has accident damage

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

nearside rear tyre 7yrs old & 2mm

oiffside rear tyre 7yrs old & 3mm

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,394 miles

E.M.L.on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear bumper insecure

front & rear of vehicle has accident damage

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

nearside rear tyre 7yrs old & 2mm

oiffside rear tyre 7yrs old & 3mm

Pass 18 May 2011 43,008 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall marked

Fail 17 May 2011 43,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall marked

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,313 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 38,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,949 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 XKP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XKP, 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 XKP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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