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KD05 YJX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,844 mi
Last recorded131,844 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 YJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,844 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 131,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 126,045 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 123,589 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 119,905 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 119,904 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,757 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 107,489 miles

engine oil leaks

rear brake pads are on the legal limit

rear discs corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 23 Jan 2017 107,489 miles

engine oil leaks

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads are on the legal limit

rear discs corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,914 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 95,914 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 92,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,871 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 88,869 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,270 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)

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2011 63,846 miles

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

both rear tyres perished recommend changing asap

oil leak

rear discs worn need changing with wheels off

Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,846 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished recommend changing asap

oil leak

rear discs worn need changing with wheels off

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,918 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,664 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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KD05 YJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KD05 YJX, 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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KD05 YJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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