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YR55 HGL

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,337 mi
Last recorded94,337 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 94,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,778 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,342 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,035 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,495 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 71,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,089 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 68,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,140 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 64,140 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,801 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,397 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,193 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,622 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 HGL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR55 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

YR55 HGL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YR55 HGL safe to buy?

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