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YP05 EKN

2005 Kia Picanto LX

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,221 mi
Last recorded74,221 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto LX46,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 EKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf suspension leg top mounting has sllight movement

Fail 9 Feb 2012 62,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf suspension leg top mounting has sllight movement

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,189 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 52,189 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,641 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,341 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto LX?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,258
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
position lamp(s) not working 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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YP05 EKN is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP05 EKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto LX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP05 EKN registered?

YP05 EKN is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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