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AX05 RPO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,589 mi
Last recorded55,589 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 RPO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 55,589 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 51,125 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,086 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 44,086 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 39,768 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,436 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 38,351 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,005 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 36,004 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,220 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,721 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,354 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 29,325 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,541 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 26,541 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 20,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,738 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges and side walls perrished.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 17,710 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges and side walls perrished.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front tyres have slight radial cracking

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight radial cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,405 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 9,902 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 7,751 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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AX05 RPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AX05 RPO, 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 AX05 RPO registered?

AX05 RPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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