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FV55 LHY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,782 mi
Last recorded93,782 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,641 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,641 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 85,158 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,279 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,666 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 79,666 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,464 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 66,464 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,678 miles

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,083 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,476 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 30,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,707 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

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 LHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

FV55 LHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is FV55 LHY safe to buy?

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