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YS05 XLF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,879 mi
Last recorded117,879 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 XLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 117,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight binding on all brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 111,894 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 108,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,277 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 105,277 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emissions not tested (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,827 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front top shock mount slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2016 102,827 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front top shock mount slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,319 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,386 miles

Front plate cracked

Offside front tyre developing bald inner shoulder

Wipers smearing

Fail 23 Jun 2014 89,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Bonnet catch stiff

Front aim on lower-most limit

Front plate cracked

Offside front tyre developing bald inner shoulder

Wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,755 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,364 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

high level stop light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,979 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,037 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 XLF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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