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YL05 KWP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,550 mi
Last recorded75,550 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 KWP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,734 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2014 62,556 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 55,348 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,142 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,544 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 31,544 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,434 miles

nearside rear light unit,lens cracked

small cut in nearside front tyre, outer wall

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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YL05 KWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL05 KWP, 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 YL05 KWP registered?

YL05 KWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is YL05 KWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 KWP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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