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YJ55 XYS

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,450 mi
Last recorded46,450 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,450 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,435 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,678 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 XYS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ55 XYS registered?

YJ55 XYS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is YJ55 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ55 XYS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ55 XYS have outstanding finance?

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