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KS05 RVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,910 mi
Last recorded63,910 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 RVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 63,910 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 63,910 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 54,304 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 46,260 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 40,470 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 34,883 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2021 27,647 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

slight corrosion to brakes

Fail 28 Jan 2021 27,647 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

slight corrosion to brakes

Pass 2 May 2019 27,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

some surface corrosion to brakes

Fail 2 May 2019 27,642 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front/nearside rear/offside rear close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some surface corrosion to brakes

Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,351 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 25,351 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,670 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 18,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,102 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 15,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,887 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,994 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 10,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,016 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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KS05 RVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS05 RVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS05 RVF?

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What year was KS05 RVF registered?

KS05 RVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KS05 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 RVF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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