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MK05 YLV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,516 mi
Last recorded72,516 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YLV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,071 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 67,071 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 59,668 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 59,668 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Also jets adjusted (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,266 miles

Front Brakes slightly out of balance

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 52,266 miles

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

Front Brakes slightly out of balance

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,877 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 43,877 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,917 miles

exhauts system rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,229 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres heavly cracked and should be replaced

Fail 29 Aug 2013 35,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres heavly cracked and should be replaced

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,066 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,265 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 YLV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

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

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