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YT05 VZG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,811 mi
Last recorded76,811 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 VZG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 76,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 74,856 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,102 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 72,596 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 71,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,965 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,442 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,526 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,608 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,439 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,078 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,403 miles

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

nearside front tyre showing signs of age (cracking around sidewalls)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of age (cracking around sidewall)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,475 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,817 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 60,817 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,179 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,642 miles

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,984 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,979 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 26,979 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,998 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 VZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT05 VZG registered?

YT05 VZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is YT05 VZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 VZG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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