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YR05 YUW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,677 mi
Last recorded87,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,362 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 74,578 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 74,578 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,254 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 61,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,907 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 55,907 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 51,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2014 51,063 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,735 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,857 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

rear wiper split

unable to assess inner brake pads

wear on brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,581 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 21,581 miles

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

Nearside Front 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.

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 YUW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YUW, 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 YUW registered?

YR05 YUW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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