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RA55 VDM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,735 mi
Last recorded58,735 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 58,735 miles

hand brake performance reading just pass it would appear that the parking brake system require adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Apr 2025 53,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 42,830 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 28,218 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 28,208 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 28,208 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 28,117 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 27,749 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 27,544 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 27,045 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 25,994 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 24,725 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 20,697 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,178 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 15,911 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 13,128 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 10,089 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 VDM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 RA55 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

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

Is RA55 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 VDM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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