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RY05 UPD

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,929 mi
Last recorded78,929 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 UPD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,929 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 65,423 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 65,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 41,015 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 24,648 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 24,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 23,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 23,043 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,424 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 21,616 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,898 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,093 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)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2014 16,229 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 14,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,999 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,834 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 9,112 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 7,061 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 5,355 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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RY05 UPD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RY05 UPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY05 UPD registered?

RY05 UPD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is RY05 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 UPD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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