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FM05 KXU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,309 mi
Last recorded79,309 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,309 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition due to age related cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2018 79,309 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition due to age related cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,424 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 78,420 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,267 miles

Both rear springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition due to age related cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2016 77,267 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition due to age related cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 76,241 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,582 miles

Near side rear tyre poor due to cracking.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear tyre wering thin on inner edge.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,077 miles

Both raer shock absorbers have no damping effect.

Near side rear tyre cracking.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,627 miles

Exhaust corroded

NSR tyre cuts in tread and perrished on sidewall

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,894 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2011 53,894 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,401 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 38,401 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,847 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,619 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 KXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

FM05 KXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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