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AO55 LFX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,368 mi
Last recorded43,368 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 43,368 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 43,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall /tread cracked and ply /cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2025 42,797 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 42,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 41,103 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 40,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 37,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,493 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 36,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,387 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 30,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,021 miles

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

osr caliper hanbrake lever poor travel

Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,259 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,496 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,763 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,109 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,899 miles

Tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,930 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 9,403 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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AO55 LFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO55 LFX, 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 AO55 LFX registered?

AO55 LFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is AO55 LFX safe to buy?

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