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YJ55 PPO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,239 mi
Last recorded55,239 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 PPO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,239 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 55,239 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 48,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,403 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 44,325 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 40,314 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear High level brake light inoperative

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,770 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 37,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,225 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 30,090 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 28,984 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 28,984 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,561 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 26,253 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 25,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,337 miles

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,726 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 15,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YJ55 PPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ55 PPO, 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 YJ55 PPO registered?

YJ55 PPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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