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HV05 YRL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,203 mi
Last recorded99,203 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 99,203 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 90,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 81,724 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 68,405 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 60,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 54,480 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,390 miles

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

clutch too hard

Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,678 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,229 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 39,526 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 39,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,863 miles

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and has cuts to both outer sidewall and tread

Offside rear 165/60H14 tyre perished and inner sidewall split; not reaching cords at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,479 miles

front tyres slight wear on edge

Fail 11 Apr 2012 28,479 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres slight wear on edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,801 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,977 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,690 miles

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,955 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 YRL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRL, 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 HV05 YRL registered?

HV05 YRL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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