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YP05 FVA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,798 mi
Last recorded106,798 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 87,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,222 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 73,222 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,560 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2019 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,155 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs are corroded

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2018 58,155 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,381 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both wing (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs are corroded

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,642 miles

Nearside Front wheel is stif when rotated by hand

Fail 12 Apr 2016 52,642 miles

Nearside Front wheel is stif when rotated by hand

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,091 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil weep from engine

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,580 miles

both rear discs pitted

Fail 29 Mar 2012 42,562 miles

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

both rear discs pitted

nsr brake slight bind

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,285 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,202 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,393 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,598 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 FVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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