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WX05 YKP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,271 mi
Last recorded68,271 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 YKP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 68,266 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,233 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,084 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 65,083 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened wafer thin both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 63,181 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 63,181 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 59,313 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,671 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 52,671 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 44,623 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 44,623 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 40,311 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 34,380 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 May 2011 34,380 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 May 2010 30,717 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,177 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,555 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 YKP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WX05 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

WX05 YKP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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