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F13 RAC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,924 mi
Last recorded72,924 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 RAC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 72,924 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear tyres x 2 cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear tyres x 2 cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2013 52,893 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 52,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 46,358 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 44,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 35,255 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,994 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 26,993 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,167 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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F13 RAC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F13 RAC, 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 F13 RAC registered?

F13 RAC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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