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RY05 UPL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,145 mi
Last recorded67,145 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 UPL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 67,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,669 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 49,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 49,254 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,550 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,128 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 44,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 41,661 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 41,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to drivers side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worrn and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear parking brake only just passed, caliper worn

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 40,818 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to drivers side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worrn and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,596 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 36,830 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 36,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,457 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyre's are cracking....

Fail 2 Aug 2012 27,366 miles

rear wiper split

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,366 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,451 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,095 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 19,087 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,784 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,798 miles

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

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.

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 UPL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

RY05 UPL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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