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YP05 VYX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,354 mi
Last recorded76,354 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,354 miles

brake pads low-brake discs slightly corroded-front brakes slightly sticking-balljoints slight play

Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,317 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear wiperblade torn

Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,317 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear wiperblade torn

Fail 23 Aug 2011 59,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre tread 165/60R14H75

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

Offside front wiper blade rubber end starting to split but still clearing the windscreen

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre tread 165/60R14H75

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

Offside front wiper blade rubber end starting to split but still clearing the windscreen

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,261 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 50,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s wiper deteriorating

oil level was very low - topped up to minimum prior to test

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,566 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,266 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 VYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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