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YP55 LKU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,647 mi
Last recorded74,647 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 LKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 74,647 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2023 74,422 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side low on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,657 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met , has slight reserve travel

Fail 25 Oct 2022 67,655 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 65,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 61,525 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 59,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 56,845 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 53,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear handbrake just passed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear just passed on hand brake

Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,509 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,778 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,515 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,810 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 LKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

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

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