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KG05 YVN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,586 mi
Last recorded54,586 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,586 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 54,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 51,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated

nearside and offside rear coil springs have light corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2021 51,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated

nearside and offside rear coil springs have light corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2020 47,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 41,817 miles

O/S & N/S Track rod end dust covers deterorated.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,210 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,815 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 32,813 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective twisted (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,654 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,031 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,885 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 26,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,990 miles

both rear tyres are starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Aug 2012 20,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers smearing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wipers smearing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,250 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 18,250 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,651 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,422 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 YVN 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 71.4%.

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 YVN, 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 YVN registered?

KG05 YVN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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