MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
n/s rack gaiter misting
oil seepage
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
centre stop lamp not working
o/s front tyre worn edge
slight seepage from n/s front inner CV gaiter
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
centre stop lamp not working
o/s front tyre worn edge
slight seepage from n/s front inner CV gaiter
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake effort 16% may need adjustment or repair
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
handbrake effort 16% may need adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
N/s rear brake disc badly corroded & pad contact area decreased (see inner face)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
N/s rear brake disc badly corroded & pad contact area decreased (see inner face)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding slightly
Oil leak
Rear brake discs corroded and poor condition.
Windscreen scratched
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front number plate cracked
rear registration plate deteriorated
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 XVP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 XVP, 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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RA05 XVP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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