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YF05 VJJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,129 mi
Last recorded97,129 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,129 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,138 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)

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,497 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,497 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 66,852 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 66,851 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

all brake discs correded

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,051 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust correded

Pass 25 May 2011 58,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 49,420 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,591 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,848 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)

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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YF05 VJJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF05 VJJ, 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

How do I check the history of YF05 VJJ?

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What year was YF05 VJJ registered?

YF05 VJJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is YF05 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 VJJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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