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YR55 YMX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,287 mi
Last recorded58,287 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 58,287 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 58,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 48,869 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 43,495 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 43,495 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 43,411 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,278 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 43,278 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 43,207 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 43,207 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 42,974 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 42,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 42,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 41,827 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 41,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 40,579 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 40,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 39,664 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 39,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 38,534 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,435 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,308 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,445 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 YMX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR55 YMX registered?

YR55 YMX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is YR55 YMX safe to buy?

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