MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
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
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))
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))
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))
bonnet safety catch seized (repaired)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
bonnet safety catch seized (repaired)
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)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front brake discs worn
both rear brakes binding
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YR55 LFF safe to buy?
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