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YS55 HBY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,501 mi
Last recorded25,501 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 HBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,501 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,730 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 20,684 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 14,620 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on edge of tread

Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,419 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 HBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

YS55 HBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YS55 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 HBY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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