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RY05 VKJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,936 mi
Last recorded67,936 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 VKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 67,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,946 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 50,237 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,943 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 40,592 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 40,592 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,542 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 29,052 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 11,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 5,803 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 5,803 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 5,148 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 4,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 4,576 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 4,182 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 3,785 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 3,481 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 3,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 2,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 2,863 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 2,161 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 VKJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

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

Is RY05 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 VKJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY05 VKJ have outstanding finance?

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