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RX54 WXN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

178,915 mi
Last recorded178,915 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 WXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 178,915 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both rear brakes slight bind

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 178,915 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

both rear brakes slight bind

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 165,690 miles

ADVISE, OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating.

ADVISE, oil leak.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 165,690 miles

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

ADVISE, OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating.

ADVISE, oil leak.

ADVISE, unable to check condition of front & rear brake pads due to wheel & trim type fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 152,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 152,090 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 138,666 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 137,627 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 126,019 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 125,866 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 118,762 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 118,759 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2010 108,079 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 108,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2009 93,921 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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RX54 WXN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RX54 WXN, 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 RX54 WXN registered?

RX54 WXN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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