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RA05 XVN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,516 mi
Last recorded98,516 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

child seat faulty

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2016 98,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

child seat faulty

engine oil low

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,492 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 88,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 88,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe snapped (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested

Items removed from drivers view

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 79,105 miles

bonnet catch sticking

slight wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2014 79,105 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

bonnet catch sticking

slight wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,507 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,919 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pads ( FRONT + REAR ) possible slightly low + rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,186 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 47,172 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,172 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,774 miles

ear in front strut tops/ vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,094 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 XVN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

RA05 XVN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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