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YS55 AHG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,819 mi
Last recorded45,819 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 AHG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,819 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both front springs affected. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper hose fixing corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear springs affected. (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 45,815 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking Pipe corroded through. (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded Both front springs affected. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper hose fixing corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear springs affected. (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,912 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear lense cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 38,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear lense cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,093 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 35,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 31,703 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 31,703 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,542 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 24,542 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,191 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 17,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,802 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 11,659 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 11,654 miles

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

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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YS55 AHG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YS55 AHG, 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 YS55 AHG registered?

YS55 AHG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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