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MK05 YMY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,532 mi
Last recorded74,532 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,532 miles

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

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

Unable too carry out full binspection of front and rear brake pads.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 74,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Unable too carry out full binspection of front and rear brake pads.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet safety latch inop

Fail 7 Apr 2015 64,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet safety latch inop

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,885 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 57,885 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,886 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2013 51,886 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,548 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 6,286 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 YMY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

MK05 YMY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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