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EU54 RVX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

83,767 mi
Last recorded83,767 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 RVX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,767 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 83,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer side wall 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,422 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 75,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,237 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lazy nearside (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 14 Feb 2017 69,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level brake light inop

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,022 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery clamp is not holding the battery down

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flex is slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside front wiper blade rubbers are slightly split

secondary bonnet catch is stiff

Fail 22 Feb 2016 66,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery clamp is not holding the battery down

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flex is slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside front wiper blade rubbers are slightly split

secondary bonnet catch is stiff

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,043 miles

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

battery clamp is not holding the battery

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust flex is slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside front brakes are sqeeling when brake pedal is applied front brake pads may be worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 61,978 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

battery clamp is not holding the battery

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust flex is slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside front brakes are sqeeling when brake pedal is applied front brake pads may be worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,986 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,734 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 53,734 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,030 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 49,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,774 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 44,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,624 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 39,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,086 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 33,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,628 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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EU54 RVX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EU54 RVX, 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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EU54 RVX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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