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YS55 OBK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,127 mi
Last recorded89,127 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 OBK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 89,127 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 80,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small cuts in n/s rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,222 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,485 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 65,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,585 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 55,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 47,620 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 38,439 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,541 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,581 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 25,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OBK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS55 OBK registered?

YS55 OBK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is YS55 OBK safe to buy?

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