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YS05 ZPU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 109,279 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,774 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,556 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,678 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 51,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 May 2013 36,122 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 36,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,071 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,867 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,020 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,661 miles

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

metal brackets sticking out of bumper

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 ZPU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

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

Is YS05 ZPU safe to buy?

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