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YS05 DFL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,568 mi
Last recorded78,568 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 DFL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 78,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,869 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,298 miles

no coolant in header tank

spare tyre missing

Fail 27 Apr 2018 66,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no coolant in header tank

spare tyre missing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,827 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 58,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,859 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 46,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,038 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 38,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,760 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,040 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,383 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 28,383 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,182 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 27,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,645 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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YS05 DFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS05 DFL, 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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YS05 DFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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