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RY05 VKR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,993 mi
Last recorded58,993 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2020 58,993 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 56,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 56,924 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Terminal (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 56,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2018 55,684 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,753 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,257 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 51,184 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 45,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2013 45,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,445 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,817 miles

both rear tyres perished inner sidewall

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s wiper blade split end

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,313 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 27,313 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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,656 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,633 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 17,633 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)

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 VKR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VKR, 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 RY05 VKR registered?

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

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