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RK54 VCV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,542 mi
Last recorded90,542 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 90,541 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened excess play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 75,615 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 75,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 75,101 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper strot top slite play

Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 43,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 43,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 36,859 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 30,021 miles

both near side wheels damaged

Fail 11 May 2017 30,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both near side wheels damaged

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 May 2016 22,680 miles

front tyres worn low

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside top mount bearing worn

rear number plate poor condition

wipers splitting

Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,553 miles

N/S/F tyre at 3mm

N/S/F wheel has slight damage to inner rim

N/S/R tyre outer side wall perishing

O/S/F tyre at 3mm and worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre outer side wall perishing

Rear numbner plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2014 12,739 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 7,633 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2012 5,691 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 5,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 4,397 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 4,397 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 3,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 3,749 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 3,099 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 VCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RK54 VCV, 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 RK54 VCV registered?

RK54 VCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is RK54 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK54 VCV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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