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YS05 DFP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,611 mi
Last recorded43,611 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 DFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 43,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 35,983 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 32,210 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 26,265 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 25,938 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 25,623 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 25,390 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,580 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,289 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 23,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,944 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,457 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 17,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,011 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 14,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 12,599 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 10,495 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,216 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,345 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 DFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc 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 YS05 DFP, 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 YS05 DFP registered?

YS05 DFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is YS05 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 DFP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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