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YY05 RNX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,252 mi
Last recorded40,252 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 RNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,252 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 37,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 33,241 miles

both rear door locks seized and not opening on central locking

both rear tyres 19 years old

Pass 23 Jun 2023 32,765 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 32,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative electric internal adjuster (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,597 miles

Front tyres cracking

Rear brake disks corroded

headlights faded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,582 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 31,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,018 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 29,996 miles

Cuts in N/S/F tyre

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,910 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear seat folded down disallowing adult belts from being tested

Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,558 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 26,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,334 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 20,826 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Jun 2013 20,826 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,983 miles

slight damage to rear no plate

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,440 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 14,402 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,683 miles

front bumper glued brackets coming apart

Fail 4 Jun 2009 12,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bumper glued brackets coming apart

Pass 30 May 2008 7,578 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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YY05 RNX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY05 RNX, 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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YY05 RNX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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