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YS55 HBN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,299 mi
Last recorded75,299 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 HBN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,299 miles

Body has slight corrosion chasis (6.1.B.2)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,716 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 57,469 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 57,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,073 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe flexible joint worn

near/ side rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,494 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off/side rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 36,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

off/side front wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,126 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,893 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 23,892 miles

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

Engine managment light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,242 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 HBN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YS55 HBN, 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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YS55 HBN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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