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YP55 UBN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,993 mi
Last recorded121,993 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 UBN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 121,993 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres starting to run inner edges off

Pass 22 May 2018 116,105 miles

front wipers split

nearside front tyre running inner edge off

offside front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2017 116,023 miles

front offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front and rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 2 Jun 2016 115,811 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,267 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 112,263 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 101,610 miles

Handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

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

Fail 29 May 2014 101,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

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

Fail 24 May 2013 88,408 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 88,408 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,657 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 76,657 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 65,457 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre abnormal wear on inner shoulder

Pass 28 May 2010 53,539 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,101 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 UBN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

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

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