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YY05 VEF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,697 mi
Last recorded23,697 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VEF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 23,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 22,263 miles

front tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 16 May 2016 20,672 miles

front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 May 2016 20,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2015 18,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 16,907 miles

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

front/rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,075 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,152 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

failgate wiper blade starting to split

Fail 29 Jun 2010 10,816 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

failgate wiper blade starting to split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 9,342 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 2 Jun 2009 9,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,456 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

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 VEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

YY05 VEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is YY05 VEF safe to buy?

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