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MF05 YKE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,896 mi
Last recorded54,896 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 YKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,896 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,227 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 51,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 51,346 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake/hub backing plate deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 46,625 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing slightly

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,721 miles

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

n/s/f side light dim

Fail 30 Nov 2015 44,721 miles

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

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

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,321 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 39,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 36,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,850 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,906 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 28,888 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,150 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 21,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,219 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 19,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,871 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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MF05 YKE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF05 YKE, 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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MF05 YKE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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