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YP05 FBU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,028 mi
Last recorded138,028 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 138,028 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 130,176 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,431 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 111,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside front inner C.V boot weeping

Fail 10 Mar 2015 111,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside front inner C.V boot weeping

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,503 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 70,320 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 70,320 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r tyer worn on side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,595 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,532 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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YP05 FBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 YP05 FBU, 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 YP05 FBU registered?

YP05 FBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YP05 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 FBU 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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