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YG55 YPC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,441 mi
Last recorded58,441 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YPC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 58,441 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 58,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated secondary latch (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,966 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 55,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,790 miles

bonnet safty catch siezed

rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,982 miles

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,520 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slighty perished

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,714 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,970 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,218 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 5,931 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 YPC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YPC, 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 YPC registered?

YG55 YPC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is YG55 YPC safe to buy?

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