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YJ05 WYC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,107 mi
Last recorded79,107 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 WYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 79,107 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded ns&os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns&os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,019 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 76,019 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 72,031 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 72,030 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill section corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,102 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 58,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 54,501 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,689 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,093 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,578 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2016 45,578 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,832 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,495 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 35,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,772 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,795 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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YJ05 WYC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YJ05 WYC, 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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YJ05 WYC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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