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YM05 CXA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,760 mi
Last recorded48,760 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 CXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 48,760 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 41,048 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 41,031 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 34,657 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 34,657 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 28,234 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR / OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 22,248 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 21,948 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 21,948 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,465 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 21,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,882 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,166 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 20,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,929 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 14,410 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,159 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,619 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 CXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

YM05 CXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is YM05 CXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 CXA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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