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MW05 RZG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,608 mi
Last recorded40,608 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 RZG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,608 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2020 40,608 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,710 miles

oil filter corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 34,615 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 31,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 28,731 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 26,983 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 24,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,841 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 21,565 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 21,565 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2012 17,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,467 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 7,316 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 6,648 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,920 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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MW05 RZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW05 RZG, 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 MW05 RZG registered?

MW05 RZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is MW05 RZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 RZG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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