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RN54 UCR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,973 mi
Last recorded101,973 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 UCR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 101,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 94,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,024 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,307 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,860 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 50,694 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,197 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,091 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,447 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,194 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 16,088 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 13,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,646 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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RN54 UCR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

RN54 UCR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is RN54 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 UCR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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