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EX55 LZV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,071 mi
Last recorded84,071 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 LZV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,071 miles

battery slightly insecure

nearside + offside front tyres wearing on inner edges + low on inner edge

nearside front headlamp slightly deterioated

slight movement in nearside + offside front top shock mounts

Fail 7 Jan 2016 84,071 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery slightly insecure

nearside + offside front tyres wearing on inner edges + low on inner edge

nearside front headlamp slightly deterioated

slight movement in nearside + offside front top shock mounts

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,075 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 73,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 60,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,402 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 44,369 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,895 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 29,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,251 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,910 miles

Boot will not open

Fail 12 Aug 2008 15,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Boot will not open

Nearside 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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EX55 LZV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX55 LZV, 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 EX55 LZV registered?

EX55 LZV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EX55 LZV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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