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RK54 UUD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,290 mi
Last recorded76,290 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 UUD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,219 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 72,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

seat fitted passenger side rear

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,803 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,901 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)

both front tyres wearing badly inner edge

centre stop light inop

Fail 7 Sep 2012 56,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

both front tyres wearing badly inner edge

centre stop light inop

Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,249 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 53,249 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,832 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Sep 2010 48,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,518 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 42,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,577 miles

Front and rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin.(unable to tell corectly without removing wheel)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,485 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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RK54 UUD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RK54 UUD, 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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RK54 UUD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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