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EA05 RXK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,150 mi
Last recorded69,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 RXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,150 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,608 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 56,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 49,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,818 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,435 miles

front and rear discs slightly pitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,913 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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EA05 RXK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA05 RXK, 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 EA05 RXK registered?

EA05 RXK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is EA05 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 RXK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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