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YX05 UCR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,651 mi
Last recorded97,651 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 UCR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,651 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 97,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,387 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2018 90,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated caliper leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,091 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 73,091 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,027 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,026 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 38,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,675 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 31,167 miles

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

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

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

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

front wishbone rear bushes just starting to perish x2

minor grease leak from nsf inner driveshaft gaitor

nsf tyre minor cut to sidewall

osr brake pipe minor corrossion

Pass 1 May 2012 31,167 miles

front wishbone rear bushes just starting to perish x2

minor grease leak from nsf inner driveshaft gaitor

nsf tyre minor cut to sidewall

osr brake pipe minor corrossion

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,482 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,537 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 UCR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

YX05 UCR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YX05 UCR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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