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RE05 FTA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

53,569 mi
Last recorded53,569 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FTA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 53,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 53,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 47,050 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 47,050 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,355 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres perishing

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside to most metals

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2020 44,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre of wider size (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split & deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split & deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear park brake mechanism not returned at caliper (seized)

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres perishing

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside to most metals

oil leak

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside are slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 60% worn 165/60/14 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside are perished in tread and sidewall 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,230 miles

165/60r14

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,291 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 29,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,867 miles

Nearside front tyre on limit.

Offside front tyre below limit on edges.

Rear brake pads low.

Water in boot.

Pass 1 May 2015 17,755 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 17,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper needs replacing

Pass 1 May 2014 15,466 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 13,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2013 13,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 5,626 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 4,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 4,265 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 2,313 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 1,755 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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RE05 FTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RE05 FTA, 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 RE05 FTA registered?

RE05 FTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RE05 FTA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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