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FE55 XKU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,753 mi
Last recorded126,753 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 126,753 miles

All flexible brake hoses showing age related deterioration

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Front brake pads getting low-monitor as visual inspection limited

Misting of oil from power steering pipe from pump to rack & power steering is noisy in operation but not excessively-monitor.

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting from inner securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play/movement in both nearside & offside front strut top mounting rubbers

Pass 10 Sep 2019 120,901 miles

Brake hoses in general, showing deterioration, but only age related

Front Brake pads starting to get low

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting from inner securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mounting has slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension top mounting has slight movement

Rear Exhaust silencer joint to centre section blowing slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2019 120,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake hoses in general, showing deterioration, but only age related

Front Brake pads starting to get low

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting from inner securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mounting has slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension top mounting has slight movement

Rear Exhaust silencer joint to centre section blowing slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,626 miles

Front Upper slight play in both top strut mounts

Front both front coil springs slightly coroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 109,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both nearside & offside front coil springs corroded at upper sections

Nearside Front wheel bearing play.movement detected not deemed excessive

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to minimum thickness on inner tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread pattern & nail in tread

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads getting close to minimum thickness for MOT

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,746 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,876 miles

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2016 79,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,608 miles

nearside front tyre low innner edge

offside front tyre near limit inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,588 miles

osf brake nearing bind limit

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,717 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,769 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,796 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,431 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 27,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,409 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,534 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 XKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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