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RV55 HVO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,753 mi
Last recorded99,753 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 HVO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 99,753 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 99,753 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 90,975 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 90,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,771 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 60,070 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,966 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Aug 2012 52,966 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,982 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish around sidewall

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,362 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION REPLACE IF REQUIRED.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 30,367 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 HVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HVO, 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 HVO registered?

RV55 HVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is RV55 HVO safe to buy?

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