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YH55 WKT

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,897 mi
Last recorded91,897 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 WKT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,897 miles

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2018 91,897 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2017 82,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 77,844 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges {offside very low}

Front wheels stiff to turn

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,947 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Both front wheels stiff to move / turn by hand

Handbrake travel very long / high

NSR wheel stiff to turn by hand

Nearside rear brake caliper {handbrake mechanism seized}

Fail 14 Sep 2015 68,840 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Both front wheels stiff to move / turn by hand

Handbrake travel very long / high

Nearside rear brake caliper {handbrake mechanism seized}

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,135 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,577 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 56,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,215 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 50,211 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 42,278 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,278 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,566 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,668 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 19,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WKT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WKT, 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 WKT registered?

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

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