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RV55 HPL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,666 mi
Last recorded76,666 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 HPL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,666 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 76,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 70,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 65,673 miles

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

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 65,673 miles

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

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

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,402 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake grabbing slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,682 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 56,682 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to see brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,074 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,074 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear brakes slightly sticky

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

unable to see condition of front outer & rear outer brake pads

Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,227 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 25,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,369 miles

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

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 HPL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RV55 HPL, 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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RV55 HPL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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