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MC05 YHH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,904 mi
Last recorded43,904 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YHH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,904 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 43,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,739 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 40,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,180 miles

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

airbag warning light on.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,959 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,031 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,725 miles

nearside outer sill damaged and corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 22,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer sill damaged and corroded.

slight corrosion at oil filter.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 16,454 miles

Nearside front tyre tread cut.No ply or chords showing.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 11,979 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 11,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MC05 YHH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MC05 YHH, 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 MC05 YHH registered?

MC05 YHH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is MC05 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC05 YHH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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