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YS05 NVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,286 mi
Last recorded80,286 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 NVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 78,141 miles

All rear suspension components corroding and flaking solid at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 78,141 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components corroding and flaking solid at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,839 miles

Rear suspension components corroding Various solid at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,419 miles

Front BRAKE INSPECTION

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 73,419 miles

Front BRAKE INSPECTION

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,064 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,622 miles

Front SUBFRAME HAS EARLY CORROSION

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED

Rear AXLE BEAM HAS EARLY CORROSION

Rear Inner BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,085 miles

Both rear metal brake piping surface corroded

Rear brake discs surface corroded and pitting

Rear brake discs surface corroded and pitting

Slight play in both front upper suspension mounts

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,150 miles

Centre Rear high level brake lamp not connected

Fail 5 Feb 2016 62,150 miles

Centre Rear high level brake lamp not connected

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,436 miles

Oil leak

high level stop lamp inop

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,582 miles

All tyres have age related cracking to sidewalls and tread

Both rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

Exhaust system corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,143 miles

off side front top shock absorber mount has free play in it

Fail 7 Jan 2013 53,109 miles

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

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

off side front top shock absorber mount has free play in it

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,885 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 46,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,774 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 38,673 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 31,182 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 23,176 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 NVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YS05 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

YS05 NVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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