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HY05 UPG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,039 mi
Last recorded134,039 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 UPG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 134,039 miles

engine oil level low

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

bonnet safety catch seized(freed off)

Pass 9 Apr 2021 123,842 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes splitting slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked on treads

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light out

sump slightly leaking

Fail 2 Apr 2021 123,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding cable/calliper (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes splitting slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracked on treads

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light out

sump slightly leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,222 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front flexi of exhaust in poor condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight damage to nearside front corner of bumper, no sharp edges showing

slight movement in both front upper suspension leg mountings

Fail 2 Mar 2020 119,222 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively outer face of disc heavily corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive front flexi of exhaust in poor condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight damage to nearside front corner of bumper, no sharp edges showing

slight movement in both front upper suspension leg mountings

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,104 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged, no sharp edges showing

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor movement in both front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,104 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged, no sharp edges showing

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor movement in both front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

bonnet catch stiff but still can be opened

Fail 5 Mar 2018 110,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

bonnet catch stiff but still can be opened

Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,300 miles

Nearside Rear service and hand brake effort only just met requirements , advised adjustment or repair

coil springs corroded

exhaust system deteriorated ( flexy )

Fail 3 Mar 2017 105,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear service and hand brake effort only just met requirements , advised adjustment or repair

coil springs corroded

exhaust system deteriorated ( flexy )

Pass 18 Feb 2016 98,690 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 92,521 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,866 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,025 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 78,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,808 miles

both rear tyres poor condition perrished tread sidewalls

engine management light on

Fail 22 Feb 2012 72,808 miles

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

both rear tyres poor condition perrished tread sidewalls

engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2011 65,053 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 64,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 52,742 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 40,841 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,680 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 28,675 miles

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

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

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 UPG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HY05 UPG, 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 UPG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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