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47,415 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer wall has a shallow cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and shallow cut to the outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front macpherson struts have free play at the upper support bearing assemblies but not excessive
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shallow cut to the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front macpherson struts have slight free play at the upper support bearing assemblies
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe age related cracking to both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shallow cut to the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front macpherson struts have slight free play at the upper support bearing assemblies
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking to the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
cracks in inside side wall of both rear tyres
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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YR05 XEG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 YR05 XEG, 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 XEG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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