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YS55 OBN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,243 mi
Last recorded64,243 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 OBN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 64,243 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 54,788 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 48,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 42,771 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 31,916 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 23,190 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 18,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 17,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 16,853 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 16,050 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 15,095 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 14,328 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 13,331 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 11,618 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 9,621 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 7,823 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 5,955 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 OBN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

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

Is YS55 OBN safe to buy?

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