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FM05 EOE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,573 mi
Last recorded94,573 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 EOE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 94,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slite split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,706 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,013 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 84,745 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 84,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,836 miles

O/s/r outer sidewall cvracking

O/s/f tyre tread getting low inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Secondary catch on bonnet not working

Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,836 miles

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

O/s/f tyre tread getting low inner edge

O/s/r outer sidewall cvracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Secondary catch on bonnet not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,184 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 54,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,416 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 45,416 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,776 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,890 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 22,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FM05 EOE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc 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 FM05 EOE, 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 FM05 EOE registered?

FM05 EOE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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