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YF05 VJO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,362 mi
Last recorded59,362 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VJO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 59,362 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rar brakes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,961 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 56,961 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,277 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 52,136 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,535 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,533 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,071 miles

rear brake discs correded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,759 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,193 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 VJO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 YF05 VJO, 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 YF05 VJO registered?

YF05 VJO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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