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RY05 VKS

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,354 mi
Last recorded92,354 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 VKS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,354 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded and stiff in operation (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on inner and outer tread and showing 2.5mm tread to rest of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front McPherson strut mounting bushes contain free play and lift

nearside and offside seat belts slow to retract

nearside and offside wiper blades showing small splits but still clearing the screen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,295 miles

High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Offside Front Shock Absorber Top Mounting Contains Movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 91,295 miles

High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock Absorber Top Mounting Contains Movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread remaining and showing heavy cracking attention advised (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front power steering pipe secured by a non standard means

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,393 miles

Front front brake application uneven and high imbalance recorded (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread remaining and showing heavy cracking attention advised (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front power steering pipe secured by a non standard means

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside headlamp aims not checked due to the light defect mentioned

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,093 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,827 miles

front brakes are uneven

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,525 miles

front brakes slightly uneven

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,040 miles

wipers poor

Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

wipers poor, front pads look on min limit not see well

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,755 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 47,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,263 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 27,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,302 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 16,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,885 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 VKS 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 70.6%.

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

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