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YE55 AVP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,315 mi
Last recorded105,315 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 AVP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 105,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 105,315 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 100,481 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,213 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 79,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 72,208 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,208 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,513 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,405 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,562 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre scrubbing off inner shoulder

Fail 26 Oct 2010 48,562 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre scrubbing off inner shoulder

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,071 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 40,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,125 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 31,125 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) DANGEROUS

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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YE55 AVP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE55 AVP, 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 YE55 AVP registered?

YE55 AVP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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