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LY05 CRK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

154,642 mi
Last recorded154,642 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 CRK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 154,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 150,269 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 150,269 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil light on

Pass 15 Dec 2018 148,367 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 142,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 131,670 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 96,625 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,447 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,715 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 37,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted and groved

Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,268 miles

handbrake travel high

silght brake bind on N/S/R brake

Pass 6 Jun 2009 20,332 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,420 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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LY05 CRK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LY05 CRK, 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 LY05 CRK registered?

LY05 CRK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is LY05 CRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 CRK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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