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RBZ 1818

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,303 mi
Last recorded75,303 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 1818
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 75,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

battery slightly loose but held down with cable tie

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Mar 2019 74,978 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 64% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

battery slightly loose but held down with cable tie

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,122 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Mar 2018 59,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,323 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,274 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 52,274 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,095 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 46,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,608 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 42,608 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 34,972 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 31,447 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

brake discs front and rear surface rust noted

Pass 27 May 2010 31,001 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

osf tyre low on tread edges

Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,069 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)

bith fribt tyres bald on inner edges

slight play offside front strut top

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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RBZ 1818 is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc 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 RBZ 1818, 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 RBZ 1818 registered?

RBZ 1818 is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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