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YR55 LFB

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,053 mi
Last recorded77,053 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LFB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,053 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 77,053 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 64,643 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 64,643 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 61,522 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 61,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,494 miles

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

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,395 miles

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

oil leaks from engine

the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in mear future

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,358 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,171 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,207 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 12,804 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 LFB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

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

Is YR55 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 LFB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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