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YT05 SSK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,903 mi
Last recorded38,903 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 SSK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 38,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 38,878 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 35,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded. General corrosion to the vehicle sill areas

Fail 9 Apr 2024 35,104 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Ratchet teeth worn (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer edges split badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer edges badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded. General corrosion to the vehicle sill areas

Pass 5 Apr 2023 31,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 31,160 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 22,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 22,165 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 21,796 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,283 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,735 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,996 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,192 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,763 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 14,818 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 12,776 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 11,002 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 11,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,052 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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YT05 SSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT05 SSK, 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 YT05 SSK registered?

YT05 SSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YT05 SSK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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