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PF05 YME

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 YME
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016
Fail 10 Nov 2016 43,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 41,123 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,746 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,314 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 36,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,933 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,477 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,784 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,926 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,430 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,538 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on the inner edges.3/4 tread depth ok.

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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PF05 YME is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PF05 YME, 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 PF05 YME registered?

PF05 YME is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is PF05 YME safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 YME shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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