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HY05 UPF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,833 mi
Last recorded60,833 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 UPF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 60,833 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 60,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust cracked at joint to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 48,449 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 48,444 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 43,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2019 38,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 36,981 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,802 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Nearside Front And both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,965 miles

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

slight oil leak

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,065 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 32,065 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,858 miles

both front top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front top suspension mounts have slight movement

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,019 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 17,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,056 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 10,963 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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HY05 UPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY05 UPF, 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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HY05 UPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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