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RF55 KRV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,606 mi
Last recorded75,606 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 KRV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,606 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 75,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,009 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2013 65,725 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,919 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 56,979 miles

wipers smear.....

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 43,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,901 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 31,531 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

off side door mirror cracked

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 KRV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RF55 KRV, 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 RF55 KRV registered?

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

Is RF55 KRV safe to buy?

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