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RA05 XVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,879 mi
Last recorded84,879 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,879 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 84,879 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,861 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,154 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,743 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 38,669 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,219 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,335 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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RA05 XVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA05 XVF, 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 RA05 XVF?

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What year was RA05 XVF registered?

RA05 XVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is RA05 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 XVF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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