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YS05 UZY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,749 mi
Last recorded57,749 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 UZY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,749 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 57,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 50,982 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 46,465 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 44,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,449 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2016 37,265 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 37,263 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 33,251 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 31,963 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,148 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 29,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,258 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 23,196 miles

advise both front and nearside rear tyre's have split's in there sidewall's and are wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,823 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,814 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 UZY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS05 UZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS05 UZY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS05 UZY have outstanding finance?

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