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SO05 YHX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,549 mi
Last recorded26,549 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 YHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 26,549 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2018 26,526 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear sign of fluid leak at osr

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 20,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 15,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper torn

Fail 16 Sep 2013 15,691 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper torn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,233 miles

Rear wiper torn

Fail 13 Sep 2012 15,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,523 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brakes noisy when applied .

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy .

Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,506 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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SO05 YHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO05 YHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO05 YHX registered?

SO05 YHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 August 2005.

Is SO05 YHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 YHX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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