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YF55 LPZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,322 mi
Last recorded49,322 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 LPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 49,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 47,979 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 47,974 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 44,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,175 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 42,173 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 35,555 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 35,550 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 32,151 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 29,475 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 26,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,060 miles

both front tyres very close to limits and wearing on inner and outer edges

exhust genraly in rusty condition

nsf top strut mount slight play

osr wheel slightly binding

Pass 1 Dec 2010 18,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,167 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 10,948 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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YF55 LPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF55 LPZ, 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 YF55 LPZ registered?

YF55 LPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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