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YP05 FWA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,735 mi
Last recorded92,735 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 92,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,561 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 83,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 25 Jul 2019 76,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 / 65 / 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,046 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,133 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack up on outer sidewall

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack up on outer sidewall

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,229 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

clutch stiff

Fail 8 Jul 2016 69,220 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail

clutch stiff

Pass 4 Jul 2015 65,177 miles

Nearside front sidelight dim

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 65,177 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front sidelight dim

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,812 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,737 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,422 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 1 Jul 2011 34,601 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,206 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 27,201 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,049 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 22,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 19,303 miles

N/S/F Tyre has cracks in outer side wall but not to cords

O/S/F Tyre has cracks in outer side wall but not to cords

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

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 FWA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA registered?

YP05 FWA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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