MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres cracking up
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
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
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
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
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
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YR05 SXT registered?
YR05 SXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.
Is YR05 SXT safe to buy?
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