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YP05 FHS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,964 mi
Last recorded35,964 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FHS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 35,964 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 35,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged cord repair to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 30,295 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 30,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 22,495 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,391 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2016 22,387 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/r14 75h (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,341 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 20,982 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has cuts along inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,421 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cuts along outer sidewall

Fail 2 Jun 2014 20,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre has cuts along outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,159 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 12,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,803 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 FHS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FHS, 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 FHS registered?

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

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