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RF55 KRE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,332 mi
Last recorded68,332 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 KRE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 68,332 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system front to rear slightly corroded

front wiper slightly split

under vehicle suspension/braking/steering components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,148 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 67,148 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 65,354 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 62,951 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,270 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,722 miles

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,954 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 44,954 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,047 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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RF55 KRE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF55 KRE, 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 RF55 KRE registered?

RF55 KRE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is RF55 KRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 KRE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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