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YY05 YVA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,110 mi
Last recorded58,110 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,110 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm paint corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm paint corrosion.

Fail 20 Sep 2018 58,110 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm paint corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm paint corrosion.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,412 miles

Front Subframe slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded slightly.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded slightly

Rear Handbrake only just met requirements.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,156 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,746 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,022 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,610 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,338 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,739 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,997 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 YVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA registered?

YY05 YVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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