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WM05 YCN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,416 mi
Last recorded85,416 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 YCN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,416 miles

Central Stoplight NOT working but may not be connected

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from mirror ()

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 85,413 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Stoplight NOT working but may not be connected

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from mirror ()

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,892 miles

Front brakes are slightly imbalanced : i,e Pulling to left

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 79,892 miles

Front brakes are slightly imbalanced : i,e Pulling to left

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,547 miles

offside wiper split

Fail 22 Dec 2014 70,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside wiper split

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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WM05 YCN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WM05 YCN, 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

How do I check the history of WM05 YCN?

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What year was WM05 YCN registered?

WM05 YCN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is WM05 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 YCN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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