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YF55 LRJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,492 mi
Last recorded40,492 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 LRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 40,492 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,749 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 37,749 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,056 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 35,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,334 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,290 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 29,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 26,328 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,328 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,442 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 20,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 20,798 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,860 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 14,862 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 12,359 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,630 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 LRJ 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 70.6%.

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 YF55 LRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF55 LRJ registered?

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

Is YF55 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 LRJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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