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YR55 XPC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,162 mi
Last recorded64,162 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 XPC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,162 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 64,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 60,121 miles

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

battewry not bolted down

Fail 30 Jan 2015 60,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

battewry not bolted down

Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,894 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 56,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,297 miles

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2013 54,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,527 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 23 Sep 2010 46,603 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,560 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,766 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 XPC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

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

Is YR55 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 XPC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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