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YR55 XSZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,877 mi
Last recorded104,877 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 104,877 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 104,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 102,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 102,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 95,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 95,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,636 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 89,636 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,556 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 2 Nov 2015 76,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall heavily perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wiper split but still clears screen

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach cords

Rear Wiper blade missing

Fail 31 Oct 2014 63,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

o/s/r tyre have pershing cracks

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,027 miles

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

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

o/s/r tyre have pershing cracks

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,628 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre have pershing cracks

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 30 Oct 2013 53,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre have pershing cracks

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,422 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 42,422 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 34,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,910 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 31,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,018 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,073 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 XSZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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