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RF05 AVC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,267 mi
Last recorded51,267 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 AVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 51,267 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 48,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 46,042 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 43,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,528 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,775 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 38,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 37,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 35,618 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 33,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 30,845 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,388 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 21,363 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,120 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 14,892 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 15 May 2009 11,609 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 8,424 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 AVC 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 100%.

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 AVC, 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 RF05 AVC registered?

RF05 AVC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is RF05 AVC safe to buy?

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