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YH55 WKZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,441 mi
Last recorded156,441 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 156,441 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 154,253 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 154,245 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability o/s front strut top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 151,843 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear disc backplates deteriorating

sill inspection not poss. due to plastic covers

Fail 12 Nov 2021 151,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes front to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak exceeding 75mm as per criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear disc backplates deteriorating

sill inspection not poss. due to plastic covers

Pass 13 Nov 2020 151,005 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 146,652 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front struts top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 138,578 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin- holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 138,440 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears outer faces major deterioration (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin- holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

be aware of condition of handbrake do not park on incline

Pass 10 Nov 2017 129,900 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 129,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 121,619 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 121,618 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,907 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,032 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 101,936 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 91,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing on side walls.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 81,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing on side walls.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 72,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise tear on o/s/f tyre side wall not to cords

advise tear to n/s/f tyre side wall not to cords

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,434 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,838 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 WKZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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