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YP05 FHD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,505 mi
Last recorded118,505 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FHD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 118,505 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,095 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 110,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 94,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated (flexi)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 76,719 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s rear tyre has surface cracking to inner and outer side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,546 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,997 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 FHD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 YP05 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

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

Is YP05 FHD safe to buy?

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