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RA55 VDJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,004 mi
Last recorded62,004 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VDJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2013 62,004 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 62,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 39,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,148 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 16,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 16,928 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 9,870 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 VDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDJ, 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

How do I check the history of RA55 VDJ?

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What year was RA55 VDJ registered?

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

Is RA55 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 VDJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA55 VDJ have outstanding finance?

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