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YR55 LHK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,300 mi
Last recorded113,300 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LHK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 113,300 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 107,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 100,964 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 100,964 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 90,131 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 90,130 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,740 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 82,699 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,223 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 72,223 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,545 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,961 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 52,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,924 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,501 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 LHK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LHK, 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 LHK registered?

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

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