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YT55 DWV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,293 mi
Last recorded72,293 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 72,293 miles

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.

Fail 26 Feb 2026 72,293 miles

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.

Pass 25 Feb 2025 71,703 miles

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.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,173 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

Fail 22 Feb 2024 71,153 miles

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.

Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,458 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,838 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 69,831 miles

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))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 69,807 miles

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.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,579 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 68,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,536 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,648 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,369 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,959 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 46,928 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 32,052 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 32,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,925 miles

nearside front tyre as a small split on inner wall, but not exposing cords.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 26,925 miles

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.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,833 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,593 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,953 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 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.

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