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FM05 LVT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,159 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,160 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 73,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

no effort on rear handbrake

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,977 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,781 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 46,499 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,024 miles

nearside rear inner brake disc rusty and corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,946 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,320 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,866 miles

N/S front tyre wearing to outer edge 1.6-3.0mm 165/60/14 H

Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,355 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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FM05 LVT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FM05 LVT, 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 FM05 LVT registered?

FM05 LVT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is FM05 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 LVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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