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YR55 VVN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,082 mi
Last recorded98,082 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 98,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 89,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Hand brake lever on caliper no movement. (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thinner than N/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,536 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 79,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake only just meets requirments

Pass 10 Jul 2023 71,125 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres thin on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 71,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil very close to min mark.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 tiny holes in system, 1 middle 1 rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres thin on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 62,348 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 52,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting has wear movement when suspension hanging free. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting has wear movement when suspension is hanging free. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 52,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn off on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting has wear movement when suspension hanging free. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting has wear movement when suspension is hanging free. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,018 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2020 44,018 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,801 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 27,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,796 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 25,746 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,881 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,623 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,673 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,824 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 18,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,827 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 VVN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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