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RK55 AVO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,656 mi
Last recorded91,656 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 AVO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 91,656 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 90,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 90,683 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,603 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,178 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,745 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,564 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,511 miles

boot will not open

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,103 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,248 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight movement o/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,063 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight movement o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 25 Feb 2012 68,143 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Feb 2011 51,684 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 34,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 34,150 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,522 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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RK55 AVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK55 AVO, 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 RK55 AVO registered?

RK55 AVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is RK55 AVO safe to buy?

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