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YR55 LFL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,742 mi
Last recorded81,742 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LFL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,742 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 81,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 71,333 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,007 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 589,007 miles

Centre Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,354 miles

eye level brake light inop

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,934 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,304 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inside sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,899 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 LFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

YR55 LFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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