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RN05 EOS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,279 mi
Last recorded97,279 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 EOS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 97,279 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 97,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 91,535 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 85,017 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 85,017 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,809 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 78,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,510 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 73,247 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 73,247 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,365 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on outer edge slight damage and perishing on sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2016 61,365 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on outer edge slight damage and perishing on sidewall

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedal very heavy

Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

clutch pedal very heavy

oil level slightly high

rear brake noise

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,983 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 48,982 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 33,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,962 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 10,127 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,516 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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RN05 EOS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 RN05 EOS, 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 RN05 EOS registered?

RN05 EOS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is RN05 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 EOS shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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