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KY05 VMW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,185 mi
Last recorded116,185 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 VMW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 116,185 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,125 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 112,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,853 miles

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,390 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,315 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,689 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 62,689 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,463 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,697 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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KY05 VMW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KY05 VMW, 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 KY05 VMW registered?

KY05 VMW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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