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FY05 XDO

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,038 mi
Last recorded54,038 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XDO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 54,038 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 53,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 52,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 52,060 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 50,688 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 48,894 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,825 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Old tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 46,823 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Old tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever on caliper has restricted movement

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 44,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip on n/s (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,253 miles

Nearside screen damaged/chipped not in swept area

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in grommet in inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,282 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,585 miles

centre brake light inop

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,257 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,668 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,010 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,051 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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FY05 XDO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FY05 XDO, 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

How do I check the history of FY05 XDO?

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What year was FY05 XDO registered?

FY05 XDO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is FY05 XDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 XDO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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