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YP55 LKX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,062 mi
Last recorded75,062 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 LKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,376 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,020 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,300 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake caliper hand brake lever not fully returning

Fail 10 Oct 2012 44,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,380 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner /outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,187 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,885 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 16,918 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake reserve travel just over 50%

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 LKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP55 LKX registered?

YP55 LKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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