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YH55 JBV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,871 mi
Last recorded57,871 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 JBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,871 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 57,870 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut but not showing cords.

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,465 miles

nearside front and offside front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 43,465 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front and offside front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,763 miles

nearside front tyre outerwall scuffed .

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,136 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 32,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,930 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,993 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 20,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,317 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,334 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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YH55 JBV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH55 JBV, 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 YH55 JBV registered?

YH55 JBV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YH55 JBV safe to buy?

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