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YM05 CMY

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,057 mi
Last recorded71,057 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 CMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,057 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 71,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,007 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/60x14 fitted should be 165/60x14 (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel handbrake needs adjusting (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,848 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,915 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,006 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 51,006 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013
Pass 29 May 2012 40,281 miles

cluth padel very hard

Pass 31 May 2011 35,968 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 32,893 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 30,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,510 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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YM05 CMY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

YM05 CMY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is YM05 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 CMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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