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YT55 WOH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,195 mi
Last recorded82,195 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 WOH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 82,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 82,195 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 79,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 79,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 76,746 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 76,746 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 74,560 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,050 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 70,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,907 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,196 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,824 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 63,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,959 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 55,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil level low

Pass 20 Aug 2016 49,646 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application slightly uneven

os wiper slightly insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2016 49,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application slightly uneven

os wiper slightly insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,832 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 44,832 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2014 26,839 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,859 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 12,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,097 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,047 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 WOH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WOH, 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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YT55 WOH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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