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YR55 LFE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,969 mi
Last recorded87,969 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 87,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 85,715 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 83,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,605 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 81,577 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 79,301 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,584 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,606 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,249 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,989 miles

Offside Rear hand and foot brakes only just make required efficiency

Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,499 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 39,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,901 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,752 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,159 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 LFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

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

Is YR55 LFE safe to buy?

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