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FM05 MPE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,015 mi
Last recorded64,015 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 MPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 64,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,248 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,434 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 37,434 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,696 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 17,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,683 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,120 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 7,871 miles

air bag light on

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 MPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

FM05 MPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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