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KK05 YSS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,139 mi
Last recorded76,139 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 YSS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 76,139 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49% imbalance,both nearside and offside brakes not locking out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 73,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 70,632 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 70,632 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 66,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 66,855 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 61,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,377 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,659 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 53,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 51,190 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 51,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,668 miles

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2018 47,668 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,058 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,997 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,022 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,840 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,515 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,355 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,029 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 11,736 miles

nearside rear and front tyres perishing,advise to replace soon.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 9,720 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,608 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 YSS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YSS, 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 YSS registered?

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

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