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YJ55 PTZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,494 mi
Last recorded103,494 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 PTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 103,494 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 103,494 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 96,577 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,265 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 94,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 84,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 84,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,879 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,485 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,189 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 PTZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

YJ55 PTZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is YJ55 PTZ safe to buy?

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