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FM05 LCO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,661 mi
Last recorded69,661 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LCO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,661 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 64,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 60,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 53,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,476 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,382 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2012 36,922 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Slight corrosion to both rear brake discs on their inner face

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,922 miles

Battery insecure

Slight corrosion to both rear brake discs on their inner face

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,963 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 28,919 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,875 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,763 miles

Nearside 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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FM05 LCO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM05 LCO, 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 LCO registered?

FM05 LCO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is FM05 LCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 LCO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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