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RV05 ZZN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,759 mi
Last recorded107,759 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 ZZN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 107,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 1 Feb 2022 107,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 104,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 102,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 101,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 99,665 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 94,630 miles

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

bonnet secondary catch

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,122 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 87,918 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,760 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 71,255 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 71,245 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

slight dampness at n/s rear caliper ?

Pass 24 May 2013 59,889 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 59,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2012 50,591 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 50,591 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 41,461 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,510 miles

both front tyres worn down close to limit.offside roadwheel dented on outer rim.

Pass 8 May 2008 15,259 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 ZZN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

RV05 ZZN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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