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RLZ 1250

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,126 mi
Last recorded170,126 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 1250
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 170,126 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 169,945 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 158,652 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 151,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,544 miles

o/s front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2009 60,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 60,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RLZ 1250 is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RLZ 1250, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RLZ 1250?

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What year was RLZ 1250 registered?

RLZ 1250 is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is RLZ 1250 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLZ 1250 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RLZ 1250 have outstanding finance?

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