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YP05 FHX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,695 mi
Last recorded99,695 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 99,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,503 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,161 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,630 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 69,630 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,930 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 60,361 miles

Front exhaust poor

Fail 23 Dec 2017 60,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A.B.S. ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Front exhaust poor

Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 53,035 miles

Front registration plate insecure refit (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure refit bracket (7.2.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure new clip fitted (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,575 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,853 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 45,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,958 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,986 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 34,539 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 FHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP05 FHX registered?

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

Is YP05 FHX safe to buy?

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