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YY05 RNJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,152 mi
Last recorded43,152 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 RNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 30,697 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,697 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,757 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 13,305 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 RNJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY05 RNJ, 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 RNJ registered?

YY05 RNJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is YY05 RNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 RNJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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