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YR05 YUO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

16,206 mi
Last recorded16,206 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 16,206 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 16,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 15,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on outer side corner tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers side (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 15,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on outer side corner tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 14,666 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer side corner treads / both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 14,263 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 14,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 13,754 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 13,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 13,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 12,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 11,576 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 11,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2016 10,757 miles

Offside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Pass 26 May 2015 9,988 miles

offside front wheel tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Pass 20 May 2014 9,127 miles

off side front wheel tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Fail 20 May 2014 9,127 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side front wheel tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Pass 21 May 2013 8,245 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 7,544 miles

both front wheel tyre treads slightly worn on inner side edge

Pass 16 May 2011 7,043 miles

both front wheel tyre treads slightly worn on inner side edge

Pass 26 May 2010 6,568 miles

both front wheel tyre treads slightly worn on inner side edge

Pass 15 May 2009 5,359 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 4,514 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 YUO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YUO, 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 YUO registered?

YR05 YUO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is YR05 YUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 YUO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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