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YM05 CLX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,269 mi
Last recorded40,269 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 CLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 40,269 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 38,189 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 38,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle & rear joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,774 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,831 miles

n/s/r door trim missing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 23,502 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,134 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,126 miles

offside front tyre wear on inside edge

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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YM05 CLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 YM05 CLX, 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 YM05 CLX registered?

YM05 CLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is YM05 CLX safe to buy?

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