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RK05 ETJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,273 mi
Last recorded39,273 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ETJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 39,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,053 miles

o/s/f top mount worn slight movement

o/s/f wheel kerbed slight tyre wall damage

Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,994 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 19,994 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RK05 ETJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK05 ETJ, 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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How do I check the history of RK05 ETJ?

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What year was RK05 ETJ registered?

RK05 ETJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is RK05 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 ETJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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