MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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 ()
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)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
o/s/r tyre run flat on sidewall
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
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
damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim
o/s/r tyre run flat
wiperblades deteriorating
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear disc rusty
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
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RK55 VGA registered?
RK55 VGA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.
Is RK55 VGA safe to buy?
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