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YR55 LFA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,260 mi
Last recorded89,260 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,260 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating due to age

Rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2017 89,244 miles

Braking system leaking Nearside rear caliper (3.6.A.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear arch excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating due to age

Rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,955 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,931 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front 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)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear inner surface (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front 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 30 Sep 2013 66,837 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,750 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,857 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,738 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 LFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

YR55 LFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is YR55 LFA safe to buy?

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