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YT55 WPF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,938 mi
Last recorded78,938 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,938 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 78,935 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 77,725 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,617 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 76,617 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,351 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 75,351 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,751 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 73,751 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 73,728 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front brake discs wearing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 73,728 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front brake discs wearing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,037 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,302 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,155 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 WPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WPF, 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 WPF registered?

YT55 WPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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