MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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)
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
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)
front brakes are uneven
front brakes slightly uneven
wipers poor
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RY05 VKS registered?
RY05 VKS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.
Is RY05 VKS safe to buy?
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