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RA05 XVP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,375 mi
Last recorded145,375 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 145,375 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 141,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 140,281 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 140,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 138,991 miles

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

handbrake effort 16% may need adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Mar 2020 138,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,733 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 130,551 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,904 miles

N/s rear brake disc badly corroded & pad contact area decreased (see inner face)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 123,904 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

N/s rear brake disc badly corroded & pad contact area decreased (see inner face)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,766 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 116,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,573 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded and poor condition.

Windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,056 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 97,055 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,038 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,022 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,613 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,442 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,430 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2009 12,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,171 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 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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