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FE55 XKY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,450 mi
Last recorded79,450 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XKY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 79,450 miles

Both track rod end gaitors slightly split

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,423 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 61,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 61,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,077 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,685 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,490 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 40,490 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,818 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 39,758 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 28,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,439 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 XKY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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