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YG55 YOW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,905 mi
Last recorded89,905 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YOW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 89,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 84,644 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 74,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 70,568 miles

Steering system excessively rough both strut top bearings rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,441 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,774 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 52,871 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,765 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,279 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,837 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,562 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 YOW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YOW, 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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YG55 YOW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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