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FE55 XLJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,385 mi
Last recorded101,385 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,750 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 95,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,789 miles

advise rear disc worn an pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,008 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,521 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking in sidewall

Fail 16 Oct 2009 48,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking in sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,413 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 XLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

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

Is FE55 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 XLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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