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YP55 UBJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,139 mi
Last recorded111,139 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 UBJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,139 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 101,140 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 100,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,172 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,320 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 82,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 72,473 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,764 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,635 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,368 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,817 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,150 miles

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

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 UBJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBJ, 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 UBJ registered?

YP55 UBJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 UBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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