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AO05 PYH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,592 mi
Last recorded84,592 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 PYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bango pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bango pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear trailing arms and springs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 84,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight play

rear trailing arms and springs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 80,117 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 80,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,331 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise head light lenses tarnished

Fail 3 Mar 2023 77,331 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible joint

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise head light lenses tarnished

Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,611 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,344 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,089 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 63,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,229 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 56,229 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,219 miles

wipers split at ends

Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,882 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 42,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,952 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,642 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,108 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,122 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,808 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,538 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,125 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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AO05 PYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 PYH, 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 AO05 PYH registered?

AO05 PYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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