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HV55 LUZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,765 mi
Last recorded135,765 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LUZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 135,765 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 129,744 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 121,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 113,811 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,534 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,866 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,303 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 86,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,900 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 78,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,251 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 70,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 65,066 miles

hub caps damaged

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,833 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,407 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,466 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,174 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,513 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,036 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 15,036 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HV55 LUZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HV55 LUZ, 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 HV55 LUZ registered?

HV55 LUZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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