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YY05 RNO

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,180 mi
Last recorded33,180 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 RNO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 33,180 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 33,180 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 26,016 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 26,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,699 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 24,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 21,824 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 8,666 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 6,913 miles

all 4 tyre walls are cracking fronts are deeper cracks

Pass 4 May 2010 6,307 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 6,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 12 May 2009 5,801 miles

tyre walls are cracked and o/s/f cut

Pass 14 May 2008 4,818 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 RNO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RNO, 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 RNO registered?

YY05 RNO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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