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KN55 YCA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,257 mi
Last recorded86,257 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 YCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,257 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn n/s/f and o/s/f (2.5.C.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 86,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 82,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 1.6mm & worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 82,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 1.6mm & worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,117 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,544 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 76,544 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,737 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,430 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,539 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 55,539 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,527 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 40,007 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level low

Pass 11 Oct 2008 19,522 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 19,522 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KN55 YCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN55 YCA, 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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KN55 YCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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