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HV05 YPZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,917 mi
Last recorded77,917 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,917 miles

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

Nearside Front abs sensor ring is corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished around whole circumference 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi is in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2021 77,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in tread 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front abs sensor ring is corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and sidewall, worn on edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished around whole circumference 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi is in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 73,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,396 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 68,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,789 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 66,789 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,575 miles

nearside rear disc starting to corrode on inner surface

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,508 miles

165/60r14

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,892 miles

165/60r14

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 57,892 miles

165/60r14

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,130 miles

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

osr seatbelt catch outer casing damaged(belt still securing as required)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 52,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

osr seatbelt catch outer casing damaged(belt still securing as required)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,140 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 38,140 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,183 miles

Advise slight freeplay in offside front suspension top mount

Fail 24 Feb 2011 30,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Advise slight freeplay in offside front suspension top mount

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,712 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,027 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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HV05 YPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HV05 YPZ, 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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HV05 YPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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