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WX05 YHY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,985 mi
Last recorded51,985 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 YHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,985 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,628 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 4 Mar 2013 35,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,842 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 96,396 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,519 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,659 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 25,659 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WX05 YHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WX05 YHY, 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 WX05 YHY registered?

WX05 YHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is WX05 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 YHY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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