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MK05 YNG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,144 mi
Last recorded50,144 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,144 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,442 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes showing deterioration

both front upper strut top mountings worn

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,403 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 has play (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pad n/s appears low

front lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

n/s front+rear brakes binding slightly

n/s rear brake pad wearing lower

Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,071 miles

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

battery slightly insecure

front lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

n/s rear brake binding slightly

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,264 miles

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

front lower suspension arm rear bush showing deterioration

Fail 16 Mar 2016 38,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking +corroded (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust deteriorated in places

front lower suspension arm rear bush showing deterioration

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,633 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wiper slightly split

rear wheelbox showing slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,674 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet secondry catch faulty

o/s front tyres getting lower on inner raised edge

tyres showing slight perrishing

Fail 18 Mar 2014 32,674 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet secondry catch faulty

o/s front tyres getting lower on inner raised edge

tyres showing slight perrishing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,459 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 29,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,946 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,252 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 YNG 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 81.3%.

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 YNG, 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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MK05 YNG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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