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YP55 RSO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,577 mi
Last recorded79,577 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RSO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,577 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 79,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 71,092 miles

Oil leak suspect gear box oil seal ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 71,091 miles

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

Oil leak suspect gear box oil seal ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 65,491 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,063 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 59,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,514 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,556 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,210 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,327 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 35,327 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,436 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,860 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,320 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 14,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RSO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

YP55 RSO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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