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YS54 UHR

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 UHR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 95,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 94,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 93,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 92,189 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 92,189 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (Hand brake travel) (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 90,632 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,669 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 89,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,270 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 81,661 miles

Engine management light is on.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 75,627 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 75,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,134 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2011 43,390 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 May 2010 39,438 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 32,941 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,893 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 UHR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR registered?

YS54 UHR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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