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EK05 YDW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,309 mi
Last recorded62,309 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YDW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,309 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 62,033 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread badly cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,248 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,273 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 46,273 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 36,739 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 30,435 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 30,435 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 24,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2010 24,697 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 17,666 miles

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 3 May 2008 12,028 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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EK05 YDW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK05 YDW, 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 EK05 YDW registered?

EK05 YDW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is EK05 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 YDW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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