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SP05 RVY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,017 mi
Last recorded48,017 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 RVY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 47,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 39,593 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet safety catch sticking

rear pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,593 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

rear pads low

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,165 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

rear wiper blade

Fail 23 Feb 2010 34,163 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

rear wiper blade

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,534 miles

165/60 TR14 - Offside front tyre on legal limit

Offside rear tyre split across tread

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 3 Mar 2009 26,534 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

165/60 TR14 - Offside front tyre on legal limit

Offside rear tyre split across tread

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,880 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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SP05 RVY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SP05 RVY, 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 SP05 RVY registered?

SP05 RVY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SP05 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 RVY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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