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YY55 HPF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,430 mi
Last recorded43,430 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 HPF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,430 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 40,438 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,454 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 33,993 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,993 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,347 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 15,064 miles

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

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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YY55 HPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY55 HPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY55 HPF registered?

YY55 HPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is YY55 HPF safe to buy?

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