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YJ05 WYD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,078 mi
Last recorded62,078 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 WYD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear brake disc overheated at some point

Nearside rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads cannot be seen through wheel better inspection with wheel's off

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside & Nearside front Upper (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 61,194 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside front lower arm slightly corroded

Rear brake pads cannot be seen through wheel better inspection with wheel's off

seepage of oil near sump/engine area

Pass 23 Apr 2020 60,220 miles

Boot full

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 60,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot full

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,399 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,696 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 58,024 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 58,024 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,098 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 57,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,622 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes = inner wheel arch areas = excess corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2015 55,622 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes = inner wheel arch areas = excess corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,732 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 51,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 48,497 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,157 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,197 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,316 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,374 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 WYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YJ05 WYD, 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 YJ05 WYD registered?

YJ05 WYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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