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YP55 UXJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,636 mi
Last recorded112,636 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 UXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 112,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,475 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,354 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 102,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 101,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 101,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,324 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 99,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,285 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 92,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 89,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 84,520 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 79,702 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking permit inside swept area zone 'a' but not seriously effecting drivers view

Fail 13 Jan 2012 71,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking permit inside swept area zone 'a' but not seriously effecting drivers view

Pass 15 Jan 2011 61,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front brake slight binding

Fail 14 Jan 2011 61,636 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 16 Jan 2010 53,716 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 53,716 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,046 miles

offside rear tyre under-inflated

both front tyres worn on edges

condition of rear pads uncertain - suspect worn but recommend wheels removed for closer inspection

nearside mirror missing

nearside wiper blade splitting on ends

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 UXJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

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

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