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YH05 PYZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,838 mi
Last recorded78,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 PYZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

near side wing repeater slightly white and lens missing

Pass 24 Jun 2017 70,797 miles

both rear section front to rear brake pipes av slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2017 70,791 miles

Brake performance not tested due to bust brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Braking system leaking brake pipe to off side front flexi hose corroderd and leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear section front to rear brake pipes av slight corrosion

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,542 miles

rear foot brake efforts slightly low

Fail 21 Jun 2016 62,529 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both front parking lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear handbrakes low efforts (3.7.B.6a)

rear foot brake efforts slightly low

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,410 miles

near side front parking light dim

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on both brake pipes to rear flexi hoses

Fail 19 Jun 2015 54,402 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front parking light dim

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on both brake pipes to rear flexi hoses

Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,308 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 45,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,070 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 37,052 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,558 miles

off side handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,017 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,342 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)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 17,333 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 12,335 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 12,335 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,061 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 7,061 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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YH05 PYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YH05 PYZ, 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 YH05 PYZ registered?

YH05 PYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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