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KS05 RVL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,300 mi
Last recorded132,300 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 RVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 132,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer and o/s/r/outer sill has general corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

n/s/and/o/s/inner and outer sill has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,950 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2018 113,821 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 110,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

clutch badly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,226 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 102,226 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,572 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,431 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,729 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,729 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 72,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,542 miles

flexy hoses deteriorated

front pads low

front tyres very low

springs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,092 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,323 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,217 miles

front tyres on legal limit

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 RVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KS05 RVL, 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 KS05 RVL registered?

KS05 RVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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