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YT55 AOA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,836 mi
Last recorded42,836 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 AOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 42,836 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 42,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 25,755 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,379 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 23,379 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 22,075 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,996 miles

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever sticking slightly.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,553 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,696 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,171 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn inside edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,792 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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YT55 AOA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT55 AOA, 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 YT55 AOA registered?

YT55 AOA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is YT55 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT55 AOA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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