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YT55 WWG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,814 mi
Last recorded100,814 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 WWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 100,814 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 4 Apr 2022 100,814 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 3 Apr 2021 97,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cannot see outer front brake pads

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 1 Apr 2021 97,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cannot see outer front brake pads

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 8 Jun 2020 95,682 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension/braking components

o/s handbrake getting stiff

play in o/s front top mount

Pass 8 May 2019 91,942 miles

front discs corroded

heavy damage to bonnet

p/s fluid getting low

Fail 7 May 2019 91,942 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front discs corroded

heavy damage to bonnet

p/s fluid getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2018 89,244 miles

heavy bonnet damage nr latch(latch partially seized)

rear subframe heavy surface corrosion

tailgate latch stiff

Fail 20 Apr 2018 89,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle to rear clamp corroded away (7.1.1)

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

heavy bonnet damage nr latch(latch partially seized)

rear subframe heavy surface corrosion

tailgate latch stiff

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,074 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged and loose

Fail 11 Apr 2017 86,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged and loose

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,346 miles

Nearside Rear tyre castled on inner edge

Offside Front hub area has slight play

Offside Rear tyre castled on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 81,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre castled on inner edge

Offside Front hub area has slight play

Offside Rear tyre castled on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,452 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,917 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,917 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,098 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,399 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 52,399 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,040 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 46,040 miles

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

ALL BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,375 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 38,375 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,813 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 WWG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WWG, 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 WWG registered?

YT55 WWG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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