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MK05 YMC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,753 mi
Last recorded84,753 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YMC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 84,753 miles

BODY/ SUSPENSION/ REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES HEAVILY CRACKED, CORDS ALMOST SHOWING (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES HEAVILY CRACKED, CORDS ALMOST SHOWING (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 84,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BODY/ SUSPENSION/ REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES HEAVILY CRACKED, CORDS ALMOST SHOWING (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES HEAVILY CRACKED, CORDS ALMOST SHOWING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 82,182 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES CRACKED

REAR SPRINGS, BRAKE PIPES, SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 82,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.6a)

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES CRACKED

REAR SPRINGS, BRAKE PIPES, SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 79,909 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s / n/s front tyres cracking in tread areas

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 79,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s / n/s front tyres cracking in tread areas

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,013 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 75,951 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,165 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,840 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,692 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 21 Mar 2011 62,627 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,034 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 59,034 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,902 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MK05 YMC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK05 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

MK05 YMC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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