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RN54 RDU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,922 mi
Last recorded118,922 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 RDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,922 miles

Front Brake imbalance

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2020 118,922 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake imbalance

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2019 113,107 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 102,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play Offside front strut top mount

Fail 4 Dec 2018 102,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play Offside front strut top mount

Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165-60-14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 93,084 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165-60-14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,336 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2016 85,336 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where joins back box (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,934 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn in inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,931 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,083 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2013 66,083 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,265 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 49,563 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

see checklist 122435

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,563 miles

see checklist 122435

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,418 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,913 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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RN54 RDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RN54 RDU, 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 RN54 RDU registered?

RN54 RDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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