MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RY05 UPK registered?
RY05 UPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2005.
Is RY05 UPK safe to buy?
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