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YS55 AJY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,120 mi
Last recorded51,120 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 AJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 51,120 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 44,999 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 44,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 44,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,695 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,958 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,559 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 15,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 14,542 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 12,569 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 11,717 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 9,903 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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YS55 AJY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 YS55 AJY, 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 AJY registered?

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

Is YS55 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 AJY 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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