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YP05 TVO

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,727 mi
Last recorded90,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 TVO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 90,727 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to split

front wiperblades splitting

Fail 23 Jan 2015 90,727 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

front wiperblades splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,316 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,316 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

O/S/R wheel noisey when rotated

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

Pass 4 May 2012 69,154 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Nearside front tyre near limit.

Fail 3 May 2012 69,154 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Nearside front tyre near limit.

Fail 15 Apr 2011 54,814 miles

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

Oil leak.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,814 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,277 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 41,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,032 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,302 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 TVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

YP05 TVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is YP05 TVO safe to buy?

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