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FV55 LJK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,881 mi
Last recorded77,881 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LJK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,881 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,775 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 74,771 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 67,981 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 67,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,136 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,424 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 53,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 48,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 47,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 42,247 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 42,247 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,956 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 43,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,879 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 39,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged n/s front abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,961 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 34,205 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 31,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 31,203 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,052 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 26,026 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 23,315 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 20,110 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 15,557 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 LJK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV55 LJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 LJK registered?

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

Is FV55 LJK safe to buy?

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