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YS54 KRZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,991 mi
Last recorded84,991 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 KRZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,991 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,003 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak gearbox

Fail 11 Nov 2013 72,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leak gearbox

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,692 miles

Power steering pipes from pump slightly corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 6 Nov 2012 66,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipes from pump slightly corroded

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,560 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 61,559 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,606 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 29,578 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 29,578 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,263 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 KRZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KRZ, 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 YS54 KRZ registered?

YS54 KRZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is YS54 KRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS54 KRZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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