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FD05 YUB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,724 mi
Last recorded79,724 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 79,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 79,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,327 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,808 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 78,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heat scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,128 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

rear springs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 78,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all 4 tyres cracking

rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,280 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 77,280 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,594 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 76,591 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60R14 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

parking brake n/s 10 - o/s 50

Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,657 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,450 miles

O/s/r main run brake pipe corroded

Slight movement in both front top shock mounts when jacked up

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 53,292 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 53,292 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n s r brake disc slightly discoloured

unable to inspect rear brake pads inner and outer

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,133 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 41,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,404 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 33,404 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,553 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,398 miles

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

offside front tyre cut but not in excess of mot requirements

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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FD05 YUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD05 YUB, 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 FD05 YUB registered?

FD05 YUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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