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YS05 WLR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,367 mi
Last recorded120,367 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 WLR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 120,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 120,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 112,029 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 111,920 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight weep o/s/ outr cv gaiter ./ slight binding o/s/r brake and b discs on rear corrodoing ./ o/s/f headlamp just met pattern criteria ./ 20% f b inbalance ./

Pass 20 Jun 2013 109,352 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 102,958 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 97,656 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 97,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,475 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 87,102 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,711 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 WLR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

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

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