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FL55 EXS

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,969 mi
Last recorded54,969 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,969 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 54,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 45,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 44,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inners (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014
Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,508 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,329 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 29,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,679 miles

slight play in offside front shocker top mount

unable to see thickness of rear brake pads

Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,882 miles

both side repeaters showing some white light

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,093 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 16,765 miles

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

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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FL55 EXS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL55 EXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL55 EXS registered?

FL55 EXS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is FL55 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 EXS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL55 EXS have outstanding finance?

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