MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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
rear section exhaust deteriorated
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
nearside front tyre low innner edge
offside front tyre near limit inner edge
osf brake nearing bind limit
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FE55 XKU registered?
FE55 XKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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