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YR55 HGN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,088 mi
Last recorded52,088 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 HGN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 52,088 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2026 52,088 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,761 miles

age related rust/corrosion to rear suspension components

park brake requires firm application

Pass 4 Jun 2024 43,543 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,990 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 38,989 miles

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

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

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

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 33,646 miles

Exhaust corroded at joints

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

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

Rear springs corroded

Slight binding on n/s rea brake

Pass 3 Jun 2021 29,171 miles

Hand brake requires firm application

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres perished + 16 years old

Fail 2 Jun 2021 29,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake requires firm application

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres perished + 16 years old

Pass 18 Jun 2020 25,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main feed pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 25,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main feed pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 21,399 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 19,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,214 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 12,588 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,004 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 11,433 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 10,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,329 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,806 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,022 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 7,557 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 7,557 miles

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

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

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 HGN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR55 HGN registered?

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

Is YR55 HGN safe to buy?

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