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YP05 WKX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,244 mi
Last recorded98,244 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 WKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,244 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 98,244 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,019 miles

rear x2 coil springs corroded-wipers smearing

x2 front top mounts slight lift-o/s/f/ balljoint boot deteriaterd-o/s/f/ headlamp slight movement

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,952 miles

exhaust and flexi corroded/deteriated-coil springs corroded

rear pads worn low

x2 rear tyres outer walls damaged-brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly

x2 top mounts have slight play in them

Fail 16 Sep 2015 81,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp insecure offside (1.7.3)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment n/s/f/ (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment o/s/f/ (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust and flexi corroded/deteriated-coil springs corroded

rear pads worn low

x2 rear tyres outer walls damaged-brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,045 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,087 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,313 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 60,242 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,063 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 49,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,348 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 34,922 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 26,391 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 WKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

YP05 WKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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