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YP55 AVT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,985 mi
Last recorded76,985 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 AVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,985 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 76,984 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,764 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,764 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,910 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 54,910 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,327 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,974 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,047 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,220 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 32,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,587 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,049 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 24,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,435 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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YP55 AVT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP55 AVT, 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 YP55 AVT registered?

YP55 AVT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 AVT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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