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RV55 HPF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,935 mi
Last recorded47,935 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 HPF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,935 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 47,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,371 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,353 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,556 miles

man light on

osf tyre on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,238 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 24,497 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 21,108 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)

cover sills fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 17,351 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 17,351 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,748 miles

nsf tyre low

osf tyre on limit

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 HPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 RV55 HPF, 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 HPF registered?

RV55 HPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is RV55 HPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 HPF 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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