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YH55 WFX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,124 mi
Last recorded87,124 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 WFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 87,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 71,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,140 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 70,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,126 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 66,984 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,386 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,654 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,119 miles

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

Offside Front Slightly cracked/deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2016 55,119 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And offside front (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Slightly cracked/deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,441 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,498 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,669 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,615 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,278 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 25,490 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,170 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,892 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 WFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YH55 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

YH55 WFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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