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YR55 HGJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,989 mi
Last recorded113,989 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 HGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 113,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 112,907 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,162 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 107,108 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 104,011 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 100,224 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 100,189 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 93,819 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 93,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,214 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 84,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2013 62,663 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 62,656 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,856 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,718 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 38,748 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,828 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,288 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 HGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HGJ, 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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YR55 HGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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