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LA05 FKX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,678 mi
Last recorded99,678 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 99,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 97,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 97,950 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,688 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to perish.

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2020 96,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to perish.

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,953 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 94,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,935 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 92,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake lever strikes the stop. (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,604 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded THIS BRAKE PIPE ONLY JUST PASSES TODAYS MOT TEST. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 87,572 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded THIS BRAKE PIPE ONLY JUST PASSES TODAYS MOT TEST. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened lightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 83,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened lightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,934 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 71,566 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE TREAD.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

THE OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE BACKING PLATE IS VERY CORRODED.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,566 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE TREAD.

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

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

THE OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE BACKING PLATE IS VERY CORRODED.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 65,927 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,927 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 60,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,647 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,395 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 53,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 44,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn close to the legal limits on the inner edges.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,750 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limits on the inner edges.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 38,784 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 38,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,650 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 29,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LA05 FKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LA05 FKX, 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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LA05 FKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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