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RK55 VFT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,515 mi
Last recorded65,515 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 VFT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 65,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 65,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,834 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 58,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 56,002 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,741 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 52,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,923 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 50,919 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake low effort compared to o/s

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 43,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,588 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall slight kerb damage

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 5 Sep 2016 40,588 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall slight kerb damage

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,067 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,932 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,236 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,928 miles

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,464 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,466 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 11,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VFT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RK55 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

RK55 VFT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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