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YS05 EPP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Diesel 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,850 mi
Last recorded101,850 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 EPP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 97,339 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 88,350 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 79,641 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,618 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,278 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 6,327 miles

offside rear caliper moist

Fail 16 Jun 2012 63,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre small cut

offside rear caliper moist

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,858 miles

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

very slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,730 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 47,460 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 37,955 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 EPP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EPP, 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 EPP registered?

YS05 EPP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is YS05 EPP safe to buy?

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