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YP05 FHY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,043 mi
Last recorded108,043 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,043 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

long travel on foot brake

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and on 1.6 mm

parking brake only just met the legal requirements

repair noted on offside wing mirror

Pass 17 Feb 2017 100,212 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

high level brake light out

Fail 7 Feb 2017 100,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

high level brake light out

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,822 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 83,475 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,475 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 23 Dec 2013 74,338 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 74,338 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,509 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,628 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 54,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,538 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 42,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,610 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,610 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 25,687 miles

Oil leak

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 FHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

YP05 FHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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