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WN05 YKM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,675 mi
Last recorded83,675 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 YKM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,675 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

slight lagging nearside front brake

Fail 24 Aug 2019 83,675 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

slight lagging nearside front brake

Pass 13 Jun 2018 76,548 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 73,289 miles

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 23 Jun 2017 73,289 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking CALIPER/ PIPE (3.6.A.1)

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

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 5 Nov 2015 67,665 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 67,665 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,375 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,131 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,388 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 56,293 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,164 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,135 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,946 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 29,283 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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WN05 YKM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WN05 YKM, 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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WN05 YKM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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