MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres cracking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres cracking
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear bumper is damaged and has a protruding edge but not considered dangerous to pedestrians
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR55 YKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?
YR55 YKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.
Is YR55 YKX safe to buy?
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