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EA05 RXP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,682 mi
Last recorded61,682 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 RXP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 61,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 61,682 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery IS SHORTING out ON BONNET unsafe to close bonnet VERY DANGEROUS. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn VERY DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 59,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot grease coming out of boot

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot grease coming out of boot

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

Rear Exhaust clamp touching heat shield

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,099 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,852 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 56,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,666 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 55,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,635 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,565 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)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 55,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective stuck in open position (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 12 Mar 2015 46,760 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,013 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,013 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 35,206 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child siet inckur

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,206 miles

child siet inckur

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,395 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,121 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 20,679 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (165/60/14H)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,709 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 10,709 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RXP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EA05 RXP, 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 RXP registered?

EA05 RXP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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