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EK55 YLL

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,577 mi
Last recorded128,577 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 YLL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 128,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 21 Aug 2020 124,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 120,227 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 115,881 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight leak / misting

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Top suspension mount has play but not excessive ( worn )

Oil leak from engine ( under side of vehicle )

Rear Brake disc's corroded

Rear Exhaust baffles have collapsed

Fail 18 Aug 2018 115,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight leak / misting

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Top suspension mount has play but not excessive ( worn )

Oil leak from engine ( under side of vehicle )

Rear Brake disc's corroded

Rear Exhaust baffles have collapsed

Pass 24 Aug 2017 114,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre aged / cracking

Offside Front tyre worm on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,562 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 94,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,529 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 55,298 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,265 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,076 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,010 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 26,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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EK55 YLL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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