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YK05 MTE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,364 mi
Last recorded39,364 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 MTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,364 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 39,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,216 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

battery insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2012 26,952 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

battery insecure

rear discs corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,628 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,332 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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YK05 MTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK05 MTE, 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 YK05 MTE registered?

YK05 MTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is YK05 MTE safe to buy?

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