2005 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · YJ55 PPO
2005 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 55,239 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ55 PPO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/02/2024
- 55,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ55 PPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (YJ55 PPO) between March 2023 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YJ55 PPO Mileage History
- 18/03/202348,833 mi
- 29/02/202455,239 mi+6,406 mi
- 29/02/202455,239 mi
Average of roughly 6,720 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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