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KS05 YLK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,594 mi
Last recorded64,594 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 YLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,594 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,327 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 60,327 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 53,630 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 6 Aug 2016 53,630 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,883 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,916 miles

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

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

hand brake performance poor.

play in front suspension strut top mounts.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 45,916 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake performance poor.

play in front suspension strut top mounts.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,794 miles

both rear brake discs in slightly poor condition.

both rear tyres inner & outer sidewalls cracking.

parking brake effort 18% minimum requirement 16%

Fail 19 Mar 2013 37,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure.

both rear brake discs in slightly poor condition.

both rear tyres inner & outer sidewalls cracking.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,803 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,185 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 28,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 23,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 17,727 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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KS05 YLK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KS05 YLK, 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 KS05 YLK registered?

KS05 YLK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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