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YR55 OKL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,676 mi
Last recorded64,676 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 OKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 64,676 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 46,505 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear half of chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,744 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 34,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 34,405 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 30,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lifting on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 27,088 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 27,087 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction screen. items mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 22,370 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2018 22,322 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2017 19,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,598 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,483 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,175 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,834 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,639 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 OKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OKL, 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 OKL registered?

YR55 OKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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