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YR55 LDK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,456 mi
Last recorded96,456 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LDK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,456 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 78,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 52,529 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,144 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 LDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LDK, 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

How do I check the history of YR55 LDK?

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What year was YR55 LDK registered?

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

Is YR55 LDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 LDK shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR55 LDK have outstanding finance?

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