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YS05 EPK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,611 mi
Last recorded108,611 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,785 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,720 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 75,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,513 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,723 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,458 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,095 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 23,083 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YS05 EPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EPK, 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 EPK registered?

YS05 EPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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