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YJ05 WYP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,077 mi
Last recorded128,077 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 WYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 128,077 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 128,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,639 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 112,639 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,795 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 107,795 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,721 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,921 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,811 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 85,811 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroding

exhaust centre pipe corroding

nearside front abs ring corroded

nearside front brake pipe from brake hose corroding

nearside rear brake pipe from brake hose corroding

offside front abs ring corroded

offside front brake pipe from brake hose corroding

offside rear brake pipe from brake hose corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,338 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 58,246 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,640 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 47,640 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,370 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 WYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJ05 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

YJ05 WYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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