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RV05 TYC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,618 mi
Last recorded57,618 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 TYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 57,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2017 57,618 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 52,870 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,674 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 41,670 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 40,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,070 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,158 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 TYC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV05 TYC, 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 RV05 TYC registered?

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

Is RV05 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 TYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV05 TYC have outstanding finance?

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