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RV05 TXZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,530 mi
Last recorded110,530 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 TXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 110,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 94,355 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 94,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 84,965 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,044 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 72,044 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,469 miles

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,344 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 65,510 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,408 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,837 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,370 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,594 miles

osr tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,356 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,943 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,514 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,215 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,969 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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RV05 TXZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RV05 TXZ, 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

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What year was RV05 TXZ registered?

RV05 TXZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RV05 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 TXZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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