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FE55 XKT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,359 mi
Last recorded144,359 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XKT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 144,359 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 135,255 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Oct 2014 123,317 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 123,317 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

mil light on

Fail 16 Oct 2013 114,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 114,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 100,928 miles

all discs lipped and corroded

exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2012 100,928 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all discs lipped and corroded

exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2011 82,318 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,904 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,936 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 46,958 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,958 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 XKT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XKT, 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 XKT registered?

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

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