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YG05 XPF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,269 mi
Last recorded36,269 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 XPF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,269 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 36,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 27,348 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 27,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust slight blowing from joint

Pass 10 Apr 2018 16,137 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2017 14,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 14,761 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 14,068 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 13,003 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 13,003 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 12,163 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 12,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 11,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 10,702 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 8,374 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,097 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 5,980 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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YG05 XPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG05 XPF, 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 YG05 XPF registered?

YG05 XPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2005.

Is YG05 XPF safe to buy?

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