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AD05 YAE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,623 mi
Last recorded92,623 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YAE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 92,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 77,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 65,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,892 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 47,177 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 44,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,428 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2016 37,343 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 35,031 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 32,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 25,661 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,922 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,346 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 10,665 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 7,944 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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AD05 YAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AD05 YAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD05 YAE?

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What year was AD05 YAE registered?

AD05 YAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is AD05 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 YAE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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