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YF55 NEJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 NEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 89,012 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 89,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,274 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 75,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 74,805 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 4 Feb 2019 72,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,135 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 70,130 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,280 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 56,799 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,855 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,978 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,978 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,318 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,939 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 35,939 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,906 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,820 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,044 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 NEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NEJ, 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 NEJ registered?

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

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