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RA05 XVR

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,880 mi
Last recorded87,880 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,880 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 85,241 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,940 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,517 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 65,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,190 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,805 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,298 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,751 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 XVR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 XVR registered?

RA05 XVR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is RA05 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 XVR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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