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OY05 XAH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,866 mi
Last recorded110,866 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XAH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 110,866 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 110,866 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 100,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 91,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,562 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,148 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 69,062 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,062 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,501 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 57,501 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,361 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 30,130 miles

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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OY05 XAH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OY05 XAH, 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 OY05 XAH registered?

OY05 XAH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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