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YJ05 WYW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,485 mi
Last recorded100,485 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 WYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,485 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 100,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and o/s/f too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 56,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,763 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,879 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 45,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,693 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,332 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,987 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,768 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 WYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

YJ05 WYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ05 WYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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