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RV55 HWL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,859 mi
Last recorded51,859 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 51,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake has low efficiently, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle beam and all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 49,229 miles

Low efficiency reading n/s handbrake

heavy surface corrosion all suspension components and rear axle beam

Fail 13 Nov 2024 49,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Low efficiency reading n/s handbrake

heavy surface corrosion all suspension components and rear axle beam

Pass 22 Nov 2023 46,390 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both)(offside BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 42,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and ADVANCED perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 38,762 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 35,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section, deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 33,112 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 29,803 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

scoring to both rear brake discs

stone chip to passenger side of windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2017 27,920 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres worn unevenly

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 1 Dec 2016 26,061 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 26,061 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,578 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

Deterioration in general on N/S/R tyre

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn uneven/feathered (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 21,239 miles

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

light perishing n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2013 19,566 miles

small splits to wiperblades

Pass 20 Nov 2012 18,035 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

Binding on both rear wheels

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 15,959 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 15,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2010 13,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2009 10,926 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 8,048 miles

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

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 HWL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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