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FE55 XLF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,150 mi
Last recorded119,150 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 119,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside outer sills rusty..................

Fail 22 Apr 2021 119,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside outer sills rusty..................

Pass 24 Apr 2020 97,239 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 83,632 miles

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

Offside Front Top mount has play.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Fail 6 Nov 2018 83,628 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Top mount has play.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,961 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,368 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe split (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 55,226 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe split (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 46,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,247 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,523 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,009 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 19,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,200 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 XLF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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