MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
child seat faulty
oil leak
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
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)
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)
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)
bonnet catch sticking
slight wear to n/s/f tyre
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
ear in front strut tops/ vehicle undersealed
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RA05 XVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for RA05 XVN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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