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MK05 YEX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,557 mi
Last recorded67,557 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YEX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 67,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,061 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 65,061 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,170 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,663 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,828 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 30,539 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 30,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 14,907 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 10,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 8,407 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,132 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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MK05 YEX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc 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 MK05 YEX, 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 MK05 YEX registered?

MK05 YEX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is MK05 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 YEX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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