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FV55 LCA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,638 mi
Last recorded87,638 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 87,638 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 84,273 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 84,124 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,738 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 77,009 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,819 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 72,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badley cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 70,735 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badley cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,931 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 68,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 62,436 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,338 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 59,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,796 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,501 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,249 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,907 miles

o/s/r disc pitted inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,030 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,597 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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FV55 LCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FV55 LCA, 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 FV55 LCA registered?

FV55 LCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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