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YR55 NBM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,882 mi
Last recorded89,882 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 NBM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,882 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 81,158 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 81,158 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,965 miles

slight bind from o/s/r brake

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 62,046 miles

clutch heavy

o/s/r disc

oil filter corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 56,672 miles

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 14 May 2013 48,652 miles

both rear tyres perrishing/cracking

n/s/f lower arm bush partialy unbonding

Pass 25 May 2012 44,178 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake lever does not fully return

Pass 14 May 2011 39,675 miles

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

n/s/f brake pads low

Pass 22 May 2010 32,149 miles

o/s/r handbrake slightly sticking

Pass 19 May 2009 20,627 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 8,457 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 NBM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

YR55 NBM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 NBM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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