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YP05 WZU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,163 mi
Last recorded39,163 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 39,163 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 39,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit the tyre has crack all around the side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,328 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 31,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 26,883 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,732 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,126 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,668 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,863 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 20,039 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,469 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,130 miles

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

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 WZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

YP05 WZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is YP05 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 WZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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