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FV05 RNX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,458 mi
Last recorded21,458 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 RNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 21,458 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres badly cracked on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 21,458 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres badly cracked on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 20,862 miles

Both rear tyres are splitting around the inner and outer edges,NOT exposing the cords.

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism starting to stick.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 20,073 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 18,721 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 18,176 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,738 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,399 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,132 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 10,079 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 8,377 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 5,467 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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FV05 RNX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FV05 RNX, 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 FV05 RNX registered?

FV05 RNX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is FV05 RNX safe to buy?

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