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YA05 PGF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,741 mi
Last recorded64,741 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 PGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear brake pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust starting to corrode

nearside and offside front tyre walls cut but not showing cords

Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,740 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged nearside front abs ring split (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear brake pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust starting to corrode

nearside and offside front tyre walls cut but not showing cords

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,395 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 53,394 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge, but not failable on measuring.

o/s/f tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge, but not failable on measuring

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,816 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 42,811 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 38,242 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,705 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,961 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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YA05 PGF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YA05 PGF, 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 YA05 PGF registered?

YA05 PGF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is YA05 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 PGF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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