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AO55 YBK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,929 mi
Last recorded89,929 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YBK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 89,929 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,661 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 May 2016 75,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2016 75,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2015 67,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 60,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,793 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2012 49,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,620 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,442 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2009 30,839 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,028 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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AO55 YBK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO55 YBK, 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 AO55 YBK registered?

AO55 YBK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is AO55 YBK safe to buy?

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