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YP05 FHG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,978 mi
Last recorded64,978 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FHG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,978 miles

both front tyres edge wear

Fail 1 Apr 2019 64,956 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,936 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,410 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 29 Mar 2016 51,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box to flange and emissions not tested (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,896 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,960 miles

front and rear brake pads visually getting low

slight buckle nearside rear wheel

Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,960 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear brake pads visually getting low

slight buckle nearside rear wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,070 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,867 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 29,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,439 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE, JUST LEGAL AT TIME OF TEST 165/60/R14 75H

Fail 25 Mar 2008 18,429 miles

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

OBSTRUCTIONS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW ( BOXING GLOVES )

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,429 miles

OBSTRUCTIONS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW ( BOXING GLOVES )

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 FHG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHG, 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 FHG registered?

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

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