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MT05 RWZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,357 mi
Last recorded43,357 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 RWZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 43,357 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,863 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 30,863 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 25,180 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 18,966 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 18,962 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 May 2013 18,790 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 18,788 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 18,270 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 17,373 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 17,373 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 17,172 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 17,168 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 26 May 2009 16,508 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2008 15,395 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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MT05 RWZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT05 RWZ, 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 MT05 RWZ registered?

MT05 RWZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is MT05 RWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 RWZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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