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RV55 HWJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,441 mi
Last recorded115,441 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 HWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 115,441 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 115,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 104,627 miles

front tyres are worn on inner edges

rear brake discs are poor/corroded - rear brake readings are borderline

Fail 16 Nov 2016 104,627 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,710 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,701 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,907 miles

play in offside strut top

Fail 26 Nov 2013 73,907 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 66,728 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 60,363 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,628 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,052 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 43,052 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,324 miles

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.

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 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.

Is RV55 HWJ safe to buy?

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