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KY55 UXL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,958 mi
Last recorded35,958 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 UXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,958 miles

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,175 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2015 35,174 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,230 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,403 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 33,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,995 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,869 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on

long parking brake travel

Fail 28 Sep 2010 21,629 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on

long parking brake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,130 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,388 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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KY55 UXL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY55 UXL, 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 KY55 UXL registered?

KY55 UXL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is KY55 UXL safe to buy?

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