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YS05 RKE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,095 mi
Last recorded51,095 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 RKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,095 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2014 51,094 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,540 miles

exhaust flexi detiorated

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre starting to perish

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 38,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust flexi detiorated

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre starting to perish

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 25,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake cable snapped during brake test

Pass 18 Jun 2011 15,553 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RKE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RKE, 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 RKE registered?

YS05 RKE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is YS05 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 RKE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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