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HY05 YBH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,600 mi
Last recorded73,600 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,600 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,990 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 69,990 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,427 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 3 Jul 2014 63,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,287 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2013 55,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,975 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

o/s/f tyre wareing thin on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 47,975 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level between min/max

o/s/f tyre wareing thin on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 46,065 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,482 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 37,482 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 28,202 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 28,202 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,834 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 YBH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YBH, 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 YBH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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