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FM05 EOJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,274 mi
Last recorded22,274 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 EOJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 22,274 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 20,868 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 19,499 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 18,309 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 17,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 17,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 17,379 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 17,379 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 17,073 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 16,872 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 15,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 15,275 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 14,156 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,776 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 10,589 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,295 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 8,371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 6,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 1,394 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 1,120 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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FM05 EOJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EOJ, 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 FM05 EOJ registered?

FM05 EOJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is FM05 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 EOJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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