2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · VU55 YKM
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 91,739 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU55 YKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 91,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 YKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (VU55 YKM) between December 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged stater ring (1.6 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged stater ring (1.6 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
VU55 YKM Mileage History
- 15/12/202284,374 mi
- 20/12/202284,442 mi+68 mi
- 06/02/202488,428 mi+3,986 mi
- 02/04/202488,873 mi+445 mi
- 31/03/202591,739 mi+2,866 mi
Average of roughly 3,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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