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RA55 VDD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,695 mi
Last recorded119,695 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VDD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 119,695 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,432 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 99,432 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,111 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking.

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 73,805 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,805 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 17 Dec 2010 62,655 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 62,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,542 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 51,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 39,462 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,462 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)

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 VDD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VDD, 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 RA55 VDD registered?

RA55 VDD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is RA55 VDD safe to buy?

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