MOT Status
ValidMileage
72,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
sill covers fitted.
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
sill covers fitted.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
sill covers fitted.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
sill covers fitted.
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
sill covers fitted.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
o/side front tyre cracking.
sill covers fitted.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres worn on outer edges
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre as a small split on inner wall, but not exposing cords.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre as a small split on inner wall, but not exposing cords.
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YT55 DWV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DWV, 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 DWV registered?
YT55 DWV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2005.
Is YT55 DWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YT55 DWV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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