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YP55 AVY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,199 mi
Last recorded96,199 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 AVY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 96,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside / Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 77,782 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside / Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 77,781 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside / Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

off side front n nearside rear

Fail 21 Jan 2021 53,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

off side front n nearside rear

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 43,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 43,727 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 36,493 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 26,015 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 22,391 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 22,046 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,258 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 18,548 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 16,614 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 16,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 14,284 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 11,887 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 10,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 7,131 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 AVY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YP55 AVY, 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 AVY registered?

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

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