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FE55 XKV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,465 mi
Last recorded60,465 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,465 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 60,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 58,211 miles

CUT IN N/S /F OUTER TYRE WALL

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 57,321 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 57,321 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 56,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight scuffs/cuts on outside wall

Pass 3 Dec 2016 49,749 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 44,847 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 44,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,684 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Nov 2014 41,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

cracking in n/s rear tyre tread.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,297 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,491 miles

o/s/r.brake disk rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,447 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,138 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,019 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,191 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 XKV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

FE55 XKV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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