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YG55 AEY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,479 mi
Last recorded95,479 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 AEY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 95,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump / bellhousing - small drips when engine running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake effort only just pass 18%

Fail 14 May 2020 95,474 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump / bellhousing - small drips when engine running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 89,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump & bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake effort only just pass 22%

Fail 14 May 2019 89,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump & bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake effort only just pass 17%

Pass 16 May 2018 79,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine / rusty sump ()

Fail 10 May 2018 79,232 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven lower rate of increase (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine / rusty sump ()

Pass 18 May 2017 69,045 miles

front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met

parking brake effort only just met requirements

rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met

Fail 15 May 2017 68,943 miles

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

parking brake effort only just met requirements

rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met

Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,650 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,703 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,590 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 47,017 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,892 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,705 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,111 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,159 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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YG55 AEY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG55 AEY, 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 YG55 AEY registered?

YG55 AEY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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