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YT55 WWA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,824 mi
Last recorded87,824 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 WWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,824 miles

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 20 Nov 2017 78,445 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 73,660 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,332 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 51,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,666 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,063 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,558 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 28,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,891 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 WWA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA registered?

YT55 WWA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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