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YY05 FZK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,475 mi
Last recorded76,475 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 FZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 76,475 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position and carn't be opened (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak from around Oil filter

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f of top strut mountings

rear brake discs are corroded and pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,163 miles

Front pipe exhaust is worn and slightly loose

Oil leak from Oil filter area

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 50,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 43,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 43,143 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 42,352 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2015 42,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 41,290 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 41,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 39,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 14 May 2012 38,259 miles

both rear tyres cracking around tyre wall's

Fail 13 May 2011 36,700 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

slight wheel bind o/s/f

Pass 13 May 2011 36,700 miles

Battery insecure

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

slight wheel bind o/s/f

Pass 19 May 2010 34,855 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 33,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,240 miles

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

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 FZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 YY05 FZK, 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 YY05 FZK registered?

YY05 FZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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