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YR55 XSW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,965 mi
Last recorded95,965 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 95,959 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,280 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,270 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,245 miles

Coil spring corroded front\rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 94,245 miles

Coil spring corroded front\rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 87,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 81,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,208 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 74,208 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,535 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 66,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,201 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 60,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,603 miles

rear brake discs in a poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2013 48,603 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2012 35,525 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,284 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 27,284 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,015 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 19,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,744 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 XSW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

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

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