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RF54 OVK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,458 mi
Last recorded67,458 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 OVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 67,458 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 67,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2022 62,786 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 51,364 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 51,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 46,120 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 37,999 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 37,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 27,049 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 16,705 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 15,380 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 13,592 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 13,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 10,665 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 8,870 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 7,876 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 6,802 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 5,376 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 4,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 4,083 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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RF54 OVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF54 OVK, 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 RF54 OVK registered?

RF54 OVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is RF54 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 OVK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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