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KA05 YFY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,040 mi
Last recorded47,040 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 YFY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 47,040 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 45,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 41,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 37,003 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 31,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 25,196 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 21,338 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,851 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,507 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 20,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split. (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 20,192 miles

Offside wiper smear

Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,862 miles

Offside wiper

a/c leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,072 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,573 miles

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

all four tyres cracked and perished

offside wiper blade split

Pass 2 May 2012 17,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 15,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,811 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 9,355 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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KA05 YFY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KA05 YFY, 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 KA05 YFY registered?

KA05 YFY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is KA05 YFY safe to buy?

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