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RV55 EKM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,898 mi
Last recorded85,898 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 EKM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 85,898 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 83,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,231 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 78,825 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,777 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OS+NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 71,408 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded OS+NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,870 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 68,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 66,442 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,529 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 64,512 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,453 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,772 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,470 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 59,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,972 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 43,012 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,599 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,616 miles

Cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

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 EKM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RV55 EKM, 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 EKM registered?

RV55 EKM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RV55 EKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 EKM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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