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YK05 PVY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,426 mi
Last recorded76,426 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 PVY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,426 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,699 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 69,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,412 miles

o/s/r n/s/r tyres light cracking outside walls

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,474 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,190 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 53,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,311 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,070 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 36,029 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 PVY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVY, 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 PVY registered?

YK05 PVY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is YK05 PVY safe to buy?

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