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EK55 YLA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,935 mi
Last recorded109,935 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 YLA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 109,935 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 109,935 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,066 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,208 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,165 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 24,310 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 24,310 miles

Offside Front 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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EK55 YLA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK55 YLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 YLA registered?

EK55 YLA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EK55 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 YLA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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