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RV55 HVL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,374 mi
Last recorded16,374 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 HVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2017 16,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated.

Rear Both rear Tyre valves deteriorated.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 15,472 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 14,104 miles

Approx 3mm left on front tyre edges

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 12,977 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,627 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 10,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,453 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 6,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 4,209 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 HVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 HVL registered?

RV55 HVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is RV55 HVL safe to buy?

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