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YK05 MVA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,678 mi
Last recorded61,678 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,678 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,053 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,935 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 52,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,032 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,782 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,714 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,978 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 15,394 miles

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

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 MVA 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 90%.

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 MVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK05 MVA registered?

YK05 MVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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