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YR55 EFH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,244 mi
Last recorded59,244 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 EFH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 59,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor ring (3.4.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing ABS sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust front pipe flex slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2017 52,748 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2017 52,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,961 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 40,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2014 28,777 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 28,774 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,112 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 18,752 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 11,276 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 6,649 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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YR55 EFH 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 69.2%.

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 YR55 EFH, 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 YR55 EFH registered?

YR55 EFH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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