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RA05 XVG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,626 mi
Last recorded52,626 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 52,626 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 52,626 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 52,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 51,740 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 51,740 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,180 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 51,180 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,340 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 49,492 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 49,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,631 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 48,631 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,547 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 46,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,494 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 34,494 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,231 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,010 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 22,010 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 17,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,719 miles

Nail in rear tyre

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 13,596 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,217 miles

Airbag warning light on

water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 1 Jun 2010 9,805 miles

nearsdie front tyre wearing on edges 165/60/tr14

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,147 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges 165/60/hr14

water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 7 Jun 2008 5,825 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 XVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RA05 XVG, 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

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What year was RA05 XVG registered?

RA05 XVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is RA05 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 XVG shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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