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YP55 LKM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,266 mi
Last recorded38,266 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,321 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,496 miles

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

lift in front top suspension bushes with the weight removed(design feature)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall scuffed.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 26,496 miles

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

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

lift in front top suspension bushes with the weight removed(design feature)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall scuffed.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,198 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on the outer wall.

centre rear seatbelt fraying.

offside front tyre worn out on inner edge.

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 LKM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LKM, 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 LKM registered?

YP55 LKM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 LKM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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