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YR55 KKG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,338 mi
Last recorded73,338 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 KKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,338 miles

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

surface corrosion to under floor components

Fail 28 Aug 2020 73,337 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

surface corrosion to under floor components

Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 58,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 58,008 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,724 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 49,724 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,655 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,991 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,871 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,991 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,415 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 16,415 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 KKG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KKG, 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 KKG registered?

YR55 KKG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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