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YJ55 PSO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,901 mi
Last recorded74,901 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 PSO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 74,901 miles

Front Wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 73,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 71,784 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,085 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,856 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,154 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorating

front tyres feathering inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,458 miles

Oil leak

unable to clearly view front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,485 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 42,485 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to clearly view front plus rear brake pads

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,247 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,975 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,854 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 3 Sep 2009 19,551 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,234 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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YJ55 PSO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YJ55 PSO, 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 PSO registered?

YJ55 PSO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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