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HV05 YSE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,584 mi
Last recorded74,584 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YSE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,584 miles

bonnet difficult to close

damage to osr tyre inner sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,647 miles

slight play os strut top mount

Pass 4 Feb 2012 45,783 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 45,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,046 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,488 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 33,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,321 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)

both offside front /rear wheel trims missing

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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 YSE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

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

Is HV05 YSE safe to buy?

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