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YT55 YLS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,798 mi
Last recorded42,798 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,552 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wall perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,656 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper blade splitting

Fail 30 Aug 2012 28,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,135 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,764 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,339 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,765 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 YLS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

YT55 YLS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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