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YP55 RNX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,246 mi
Last recorded115,246 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front and Offside rear discs back plates are corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake calliper, parking brake lever slightly worn

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

Rear Bumper damaged, Offside rear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake juddering slightly pulling slightly (3.7.C.2)

Under body is corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 115,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front and Offside rear discs back plates are corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake calliper, parking brake lever slightly worn

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

Rear Bumper damaged, Offside rear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake juddering slightly pulling slightly (3.7.C.2)

Under body is corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 114,798 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nearside front Nearside front

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,729 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 101,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,778 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 90,778 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,836 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 80,836 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 68,930 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,087 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 62,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,550 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Dec 2010 59,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,192 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 56,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,578 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 RNX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNX, 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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YP55 RNX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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