MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
both outer sills are corroded and weak at rear - not yet holed
cant see front or rear brake pads clearly
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both outer sills are corroded and weak at rear - not yet holed
cant see front or rear brake pads clearly
front tyres are worn on inner edges
rear brake discs are poor/corroded - rear brake readings are borderline
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front tyres are worn on inner edges
rear brake discs are poor/corroded - rear brake readings are borderline
front brake discs worn
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs worn
play in offside strut top
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
play in offside strut top
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RV55 HWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?
RV55 HWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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