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KG05 YVK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,765 mi
Last recorded90,765 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 YVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 90,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,432 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside body damaged

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 86,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside body damaged

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,202 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damage

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 81,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Bumper damage

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,201 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 75,200 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,027 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 61,024 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 54,134 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 54,133 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 48,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,186 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,205 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,819 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 29,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,564 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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KG05 YVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KG05 YVK, 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 KG05 YVK registered?

KG05 YVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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