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YR55 EFL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,881 mi
Last recorded60,881 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 EFL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 60,881 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 55,728 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 55,721 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 53,701 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 53,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,149 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 47,890 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 46,092 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened upper both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,664 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,146 miles

hand brake may require adjustment

Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,695 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 28 Sep 2016 37,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,238 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 35,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,960 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,543 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,740 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,233 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,500 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 EFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR55 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

YR55 EFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 EFL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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