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YS54 KRE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,592 mi
Last recorded81,592 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 KRE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 81,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,474 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,043 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,042 miles

O/S c.v. boot loose on housing but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,128 miles

Centre brake light not working

N/S wiper blade split

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2010 31,285 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 31,285 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 31,274 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,715 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 16,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 12,030 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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YS54 KRE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YS54 KRE, 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 YS54 KRE registered?

YS54 KRE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is YS54 KRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS54 KRE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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