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RV05 XTY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,101 mi
Last recorded63,101 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 XTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,101 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,729 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 61,728 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2015 59,102 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 59,102 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,228 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 57,228 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 49,345 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,011 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,843 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,889 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,558 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 XTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

RV05 XTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is RV05 XTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 XTY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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