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RY05 UPC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,447 mi
Last recorded132,447 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 UPC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 132,447 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 132,447 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 127,980 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 127,912 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and badly scrubbed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls perished and cracked,will need replacing in near future.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 123,919 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 120,071 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 119,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Damaged. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Handbrake lever on caliper. (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,794 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 115,794 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 110,693 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 110,683 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 101,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,499 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,846 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 84,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 73,783 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 64,096 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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RY05 UPC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RY05 UPC, 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 RY05 UPC registered?

RY05 UPC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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