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RK55 VGA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,982 mi
Last recorded115,982 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 VGA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 115,982 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 110,449 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 92,452 miles

Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability shock absorber top mtgs. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And discs,possible cable or calliper defect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,247 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 78,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 71,814 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 71,759 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre run flat on sidewall

Fail 12 Sep 2014 66,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre run flat on sidewall

Fail 10 Sep 2013 61,327 miles

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

damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

o/s/r tyre run flat

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,327 miles

damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

o/s/r tyre run flat

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,761 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,301 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear disc rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2011 47,301 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear disc rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,293 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 35,293 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,342 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,023 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 VGA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RK55 VGA, 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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RK55 VGA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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