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YY05 YVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Bronze Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,188 mi
Last recorded73,188 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 YVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 73,188 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDE FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/F INNER (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONTS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S AND N/S SILL BACKS ..UNDER MARKED.... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S.... (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,719 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 71,717 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,247 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 67,685 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S AND O/S SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 57,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,208 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 50,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,575 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,750 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 37,384 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 32,975 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 31,295 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,731 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,388 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 20,386 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Bronze with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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