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ET05 KYV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 KYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,267 miles

both rear tyres worn close to tread wear bars

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 20 Jun 2013 90,267 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper blade perished

both rear tyres worn close to tread wear bars

offside front brake disc corroded

rear brake discs corroded and slight run out.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,407 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 68,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,426 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,688 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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ET05 KYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ET05 KYV, 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 ET05 KYV registered?

ET05 KYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is ET05 KYV safe to buy?

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