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RY05 UPN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,459 mi
Last recorded125,459 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 125,459 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 125,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 121,432 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 121,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 112,822 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 110,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 110,247 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark no fluid in pot (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 107,431 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes deteriorating - both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner driveshaft gaiter slightly seeping grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake caliper slightly damp or greasy - no sign of leaks

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing on rear join

hand brake lever has long travel

slightly damp around gearbox/engine bay area

Fail 22 Apr 2021 107,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs all round deteriorating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes deteriorating - both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner driveshaft gaiter slightly seeping grease

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake caliper slightly damp or greasy - no sign of leaks

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing on rear join

hand brake lever has long travel

slightly damp around gearbox/engine bay area

Pass 27 Apr 2020 104,357 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both arms deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 27 Apr 2020 104,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both arms deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2019 96,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 May 2018 88,376 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIORATED SIDEWALL

Fail 9 May 2018 88,376 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIORATED SIDEWALL

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,408 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 82,408 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,236 miles

Centre Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE OUTER CASING DAMAGED

REAR WIPER BLADE PERISHED

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,236 miles

Centre Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE OUTER CASING DAMAGED

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing BUCKLE (5.1.1)

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

REAR WIPER BLADE PERISHED

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,584 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 64,544 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,544 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,875 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,167 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,110 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,215 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,133 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 UPN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 UPN, 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 UPN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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