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YY05 FZD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,430 mi
Last recorded111,430 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 FZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2017 111,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake caliper slide pin bolt lower (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

centre high level stop lamp not working

park brake system requires adjustment or repair due to efficiency just met

Pass 26 May 2016 107,312 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2016 107,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 99,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 94,530 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 94,529 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 91,159 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 91,148 miles

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

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

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 May 2012 87,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2011 82,441 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 82,441 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 73,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 53,372 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 42,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,021 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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YY05 FZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY05 FZD, 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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YY05 FZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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