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FL55 KXW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,472 mi
Last recorded52,472 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 KXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 52,472 miles

genral under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,475 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 44,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 44,939 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 42,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 36,354 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 36,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,132 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 34,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,866 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 30,860 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,771 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 28,771 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,214 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,730 miles

Offside rear tyre inner wall slight cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2013 21,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,090 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 12,325 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,908 miles

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

Offside 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 KXW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

FL55 KXW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is FL55 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 KXW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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