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RV05 XUP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,708 mi
Last recorded60,708 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 XUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,708 miles

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)

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,090 miles

coolant leaks around water pump areas

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,023 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,645 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,205 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2011 37,140 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,424 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,410 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 18,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,584 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 XUP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc 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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

RV05 XUP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is RV05 XUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 XUP 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.

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