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KK05 YSM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,711 mi
Last recorded49,711 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 YSM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to suspension components

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 48,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 46,550 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 43,133 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 43,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,077 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 36,127 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2020 36,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,765 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,195 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,189 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,964 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 10,861 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 6,995 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 2,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 2,223 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 1,878 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 1,384 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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KK05 YSM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KK05 YSM, 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 KK05 YSM registered?

KK05 YSM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is KK05 YSM safe to buy?

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