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YR05 SXT

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,393 mi
Last recorded83,393 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 SXT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 83,393 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 83,136 miles

both rear tyres cracking up

Fail 25 May 2018 83,136 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres cracking up

Fail 23 Apr 2018 83,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive co reading (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive hc reading (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at front and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded half of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded half of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine manegment light on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded half of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded half of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine manegment light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,100 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2016 73,030 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,551 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 62,809 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,162 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,904 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,309 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,404 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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YR05 SXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR05 SXT, 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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YR05 SXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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