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RA05 XVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,333 mi
Last recorded83,333 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,333 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 76,390 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,715 miles

Bonnet safety catch faulty

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 65,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet safety catch faulty

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,022 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 36,886 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear fog light lens damaged but still meets criteria

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,886 miles

Offside rear fog light lens damaged but still meets criteria

Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,382 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,579 miles

Offside rear light lens broken but not showing a white light

Fail 19 Aug 2011 32,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear light lens broken but not showing a white light

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,793 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,765 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 XVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

RA05 XVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is RA05 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 XVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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