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GY05 PYT

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,376 mi
Last recorded79,376 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 PYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,376 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drive shaft boot clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 79,376 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drive shaft boot clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,021 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 72,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft boot loose

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,159 miles

Front wiper blade ends split

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 66,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front wiper blade ends split

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 60,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,109 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,154 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 53,154 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,006 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 45,989 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,674 miles

Front brake disc's worn + brake pads look low

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

Offside front + rear wiper blade ends split

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,512 miles

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

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

offside front tyre kerb damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,659 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 23,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake rachet poor operation

Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,167 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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GY05 PYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GY05 PYT, 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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GY05 PYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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