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RF05 AUU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,100 mi
Last recorded61,100 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 AUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,100 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,364 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,592 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,855 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,881 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 57,881 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,894 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 56,894 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,706 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,857 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,815 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 50,815 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil level low.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,928 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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RF05 AUU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF05 AUU, 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

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What year was RF05 AUU registered?

RF05 AUU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is RF05 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 AUU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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