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RY05 VKG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,626 mi
Last recorded50,626 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 VKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,626 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 50,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Tax disc holder and old mot sticker (8.3.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracked

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 48,310 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracked

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,895 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 10 Dec 2013 41,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,635 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracking to side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,810 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 34,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres are worn on inside edge of tread

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,188 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,425 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,615 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 VKG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RY05 VKG, 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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RY05 VKG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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