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FM05 OBE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,110 mi
Last recorded108,110 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OBE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 108,110 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 98,414 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 90,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,498 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 85,498 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,227 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 75,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,937 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 66,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,649 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

odd size tyres are fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 47,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

odd size tyres are fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 36,087 miles

front brake pads on legal limit

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads on legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,093 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,932 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 OBE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

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

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