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HV05 YRF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,818 mi
Last recorded100,818 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YRF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has slight play

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 100,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has slight play

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has slight play

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,062 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 94,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,941 miles

both front washer jets have a weak flow

both rear wheels binding slightly

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,279 miles

both front top suspension mounts slightly worn

clutch worn & pedal very stiff

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,936 miles

clutch pedal very stiff

Fail 25 Feb 2014 74,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal very stiff

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,301 miles

both front top suspension mounts have slight movement.

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front washer jets have weak flow

Fail 26 Feb 2013 66,301 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front top suspension mounts have slight movement.

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front washer jets have weak flow

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,879 miles

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

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

both front discs lipped & worn

nearside front side light dim

Fail 24 Feb 2012 57,879 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs lipped & worn

nearside front side light dim

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs lipped & worn

clutch pedal very stiff to operate

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,467 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,964 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 26 Feb 2008 19,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 YRF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV05 YRF, 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 YRF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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