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FL55 KXR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,491 mi
Last recorded94,491 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 KXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 90,818 miles

nearside handbrake effort weak

Fail 19 Aug 2022 90,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside handbrake effort weak

Pass 20 Aug 2021 87,398 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,619 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,851 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,914 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,947 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 62,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,070 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 55,465 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,618 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,879 miles

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

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 KXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KXR, 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 FL55 KXR registered?

FL55 KXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is FL55 KXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 KXR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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