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YR55 LFF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,861 mi
Last recorded85,861 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 85,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front number plate damaged

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 85,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front number plate damaged

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 75,330 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 75,317 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 64,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2022 63,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 53,940 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 53,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,243 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 47,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 41,620 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,950 miles

bonnet safety catch seized (repaired)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 35,950 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

bonnet safety catch seized (repaired)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,184 miles

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

Front both brake discs worn

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,979 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 26,979 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brakes binding

Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,151 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,347 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 2,828 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 2,630 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 2,104 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 LFF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

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

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