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MK05 YNC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,078 mi
Last recorded107,078 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YNC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,184 miles

exhaust front pipe getting corroded

rear discs getting corroded

small hole offside c.v boot

Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,431 miles

Exhaust braided flex joint deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre wall perishing

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,327 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,326 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 61,323 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,122 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,497 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear n/plate delaminating

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,025 miles

exhaust getting corroded

rear number plate laminates getting separated

somke play top strut mounts

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,179 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 YNC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YNC, 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 YNC registered?

MK05 YNC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MK05 YNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 YNC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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