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YX05 UCC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,222 mi
Last recorded83,222 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 UCC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,222 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 83,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,874 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cut

Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cut

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,101 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 52,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,381 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,453 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,999 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,568 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,314 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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YX05 UCC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX05 UCC, 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 YX05 UCC registered?

YX05 UCC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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