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WX05 YKO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,416 mi
Last recorded93,416 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 YKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 93,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads look low further inspection required

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,723 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,682 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,472 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,896 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Pass 11 May 2011 35,203 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 35,203 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 25,834 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 18,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,115 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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WX05 YKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YKO, 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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What year was WX05 YKO registered?

WX05 YKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is WX05 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 YKO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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