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FE55 XKZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XKZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,993 miles

REAR SPRINGS CORRODING / N/S/R DISC CORRODING

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,787 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 79,787 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,787 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,880 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,512 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,133 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,528 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 39,528 miles

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

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 XKZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

FE55 XKZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is FE55 XKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 XKZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE55 XKZ have outstanding finance?

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