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MK05 YMF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,506 mi
Last recorded99,506 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YMF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,506 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,970 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 93,970 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,872 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,117 miles

n/s no plate light faulty

n/s wiper split

rear brake discs corroded and pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,327 miles

washers poor

Fail 9 Mar 2011 45,191 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,191 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,327 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 39,327 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front top strut mount bearing/bush becoming worn

Fail 9 Mar 2009 32,452 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front top strut mount bearing/bush becoming worn

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,859 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 YMF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

MK05 YMF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is MK05 YMF safe to buy?

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