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YP55 BXG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,479 mi
Last recorded126,479 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 126,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 93,285 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 93,285 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,807 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 76,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,957 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 57,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,540 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,308 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 BXG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BXG, 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 BXG registered?

YP55 BXG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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