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YP55 RRO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,167 mi
Last recorded88,167 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,167 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,219 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 85,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,522 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,294 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,342 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 63,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 56,400 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 45,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,965 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 23,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,580 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,814 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,397 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 RRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

YP55 RRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is YP55 RRO safe to buy?

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