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RY05 UPK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,385 mi
Last recorded112,385 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 UPK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 112,385 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 112,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor ring on c/v joint (3.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' objects on mirror (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump not working (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe broken (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 104,498 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,382 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front washers will only work with rear wipers

Fail 12 Mar 2015 98,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front washers will only work with rear wipers

Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,040 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 86,114 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2012 74,262 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,262 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 63,563 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,197 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 (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 57,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,367 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 UPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UPK, 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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RY05 UPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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