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YY05 WPK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,880 mi
Last recorded69,880 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2009 69,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front seatbelts starting to fray

exhaust system coroded

front coil springs slightly coroded

front pads wearing low

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear discs slightly worn + scorred

rear pads wearing low

rear shockers slightly damp

slight judder at front brakes

slight water leak

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,880 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front seatbelts starting to fray

exhaust system coroded

front coil springs slightly coroded

front pads wearing low

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear discs slightly worn + scorred

rear pads wearing low

rear shockers slightly damp

slight judder at front brakes

slight water leak

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,771 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 63,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 WPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WPK, 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 WPK registered?

YY05 WPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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