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PX55 YCA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,650 mi
Last recorded65,650 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 YCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,650 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

unable to fully inspect both rear brake pipes due to protective coverings

Fail 22 Oct 2012 65,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

unable to fully inspect both rear brake pipes due to protective coverings

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2011 53,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,746 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,744 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,129 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,697 miles

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

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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PX55 YCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PX55 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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What year was PX55 YCA registered?

PX55 YCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is PX55 YCA safe to buy?

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