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YS05 YSB

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,280 mi
Last recorded92,280 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 92,280 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 92,280 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,195 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,930 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 78,925 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,547 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 64,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,749 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,615 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,837 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 7,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,763 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 YSB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB registered?

YS05 YSB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is YS05 YSB safe to buy?

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