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RV05 XUO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,205 mi
Last recorded21,205 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 XUO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 21,205 miles

general suspension corrosion

Pass 20 May 2024 18,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 18,176 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 18,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 17,988 miles

Offside Rear slight binding

Fail 13 May 2021 17,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear slight binding

Pass 19 May 2020 17,900 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 17,900 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 17,620 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 17,375 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 16,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 15,783 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 14,803 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 13,849 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 12,959 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 May 2012 11,535 miles

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge.

Pass 23 May 2011 10,321 miles

Offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2010 8,653 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 7,475 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 6,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 6,152 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 XUO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

RV05 XUO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is RV05 XUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 XUO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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