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RV55 EJZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,257 mi
Last recorded114,257 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 EJZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 114,257 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 111,926 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 109,096 miles

Brake discs on vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 109,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake discs on vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,162 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear discs 75% corroded on inner braking surfaces and pads low

Fail 19 Dec 2012 93,162 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear discs 75% corroded on inner braking surfaces and pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,935 miles

rear brake discs inner faces pitted

Fail 2 Sep 2011 75,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs inner faces pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,805 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,863 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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RV55 EJZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV55 EJZ, 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 RV55 EJZ registered?

RV55 EJZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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