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RV55 HVZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,346 mi
Last recorded148,346 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 148,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger door crash damage but opening and closing

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper arm missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 124,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear passenger door crash damage but working

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 111,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 100,533 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 86,759 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Aircon pump insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,553 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 78,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% front brake imbalance, sticking offside front. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Both rear coil springs corroded.

Unable to see condition of brake pads due to wheel trims fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake weak.

Parking brake lever slightly high.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,715 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing smooth inner edges.

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% front brake imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.2005.

Unable to see condition of brake pads due to wheel trims fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on the inner and outer edges and also has a nail in the tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn low on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and heavily perished. (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see condition of brake pads due to wheel trims fitted.

Fail 17 Sep 2016 74,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on the inner and outer edges and also has a nail in the tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn low on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and heavily perished. (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see condition of brake pads due to wheel trims fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and heavily perished. (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see the condition of brake pads due to wheel covers fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,980 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 57,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 8 Oct 2013 57,796 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,966 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,620 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 9,316 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 HVZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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