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LY55 AAN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,876 mi
Last recorded73,876 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 AAN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 73,876 miles

Both front strut top mounts worn

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 73,876 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front strut top mounts worn

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,662 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,447 miles

n/s/r index lamp inop

o/s/f brake slight binding

o/s/f tyre treads deeply perished/treads seperation

o/s/r brake caliper lazy worn

o/s/r brake caliper pull not returning to rest position

rear brake discs corroded

rear caliper brake cable retaining clips missing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 62,959 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 62,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,160 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,850 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 56,363 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 56,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 47,859 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

PARKING BRAKE RECORDING LITTLE EFFORT

Pass 31 Oct 2015 39,359 miles

Offside Front tyre bold from edges 165/60 14 75H

engine management light on

unable to inspect brake hub components due to wheel covers

Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,799 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 31,785 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,821 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,292 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 25,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

back brake disc worn inner

Pass 20 Nov 2010 22,058 miles

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

back brake disc worn inner

Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,115 miles

fronr wheel tracking out

Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,644 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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LY55 AAN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY55 AAN, 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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LY55 AAN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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