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YP05 XEJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,786 mi
Last recorded82,786 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 XEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 78,482 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 78,482 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,415 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,523 miles

air bag light on

Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,789 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 XEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

YP05 XEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is YP05 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 XEJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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