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YR55 HGY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,174 mi
Last recorded90,174 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 HGY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shocker top mounting slight play

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 0ffside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 80,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 0ffside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 75,405 miles

Defects on rear number plate + starting to break away from the car, Recommend replacement

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge, Recommend new tyre and tracking, 165/60/14 H

Fail 31 Dec 2015 75,405 miles

Defects on rear number plate + starting to break away from the car, Recommend replacement

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge, Recommend new tyre and tracking, 165/60/14 H

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 67,235 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 67,235 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,068 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 48,746 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,602 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,357 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 29,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,266 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 HGY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 HGY, 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 HGY registered?

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

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