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RA55 VCZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,411 mi
Last recorded97,411 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,411 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 97,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,419 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on edge but not measurable tread

brake pedal ant-slip pad worn

Fail 2 Dec 2016 75,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on edge but not measurable tread

brake pedal ant-slip pad worn

Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,931 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge not measurable tread but may soon be through to cords

hand brake efficiency low=18% o/s hand brake reading low

Fail 2 Dec 2015 60,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge not measurable tread but may soon be through to cords

hand brake efficiency low=18% o/s hand brake reading low

Pass 5 Dec 2014 52,212 miles

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

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)

n/s/r tyre perishing o/s/r tyre perishing close to showing cords

Fail 4 Dec 2014 52,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

n/s/r tyre perishing o/s/r tyre perishing close to showing cords

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,797 miles

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

hand brake travel

Fail 7 Feb 2014 43,793 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel

Pass 23 Nov 2013 42,010 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2013 42,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,276 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,138 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 22,547 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,436 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,586 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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RA55 VCZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RA55 VCZ, 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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RA55 VCZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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