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YR55 XSY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,519 mi
Last recorded76,519 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,519 miles

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

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

surface rust under rear of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,340 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,985 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,972 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,516 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,055 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,959 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,111 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 XSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

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

Is YR55 XSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 XSY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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