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RA05 XVL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,797 mi
Last recorded75,797 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 75,797 miles

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

Front misted lens

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

Pass 23 May 2025 73,047 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 73,047 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 64,025 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 56,831 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 56,806 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 52,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 49,117 miles

Nearside Rear brake noise

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2020 46,795 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,696 miles

N/S/F inner cv boot leaking slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2018 44,696 miles

N/S/F inner cv boot leaking slightly

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,299 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 41,712 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,439 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,492 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 25,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,896 miles

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

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

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 XVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 XVL, 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 RA05 XVL registered?

RA05 XVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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