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YS05 OXF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,469 mi
Last recorded106,469 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2025 106,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Damaged to nearside front bumper but secure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipes on a joint. All exhaust corroded but supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear axle mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges. 165/60r14

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 95,111 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both considerably corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded on ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 95,061 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both considerably corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded on ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 84,495 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside font (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jul 2022 77,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60r14 Dot 11/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Jul 2022 77,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60r14 Dot 11/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 69,894 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 66,715 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 66,715 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,592 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,387 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,332 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,139 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,065 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,796 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,160 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,595 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,474 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 OXF 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 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 OXF, 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 OXF registered?

YS05 OXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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