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YJ55 PSU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,366 mi
Last recorded90,366 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 PSU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,366 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 90,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front flexible joint in very poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 75,701 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,701 miles

Play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,622 miles

slight movement in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,622 miles

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

slight movement in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 7 Oct 2008 31,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,700 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 14,934 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 PSU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ55 PSU, 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 PSU registered?

YJ55 PSU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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