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HV55 LVG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,184 mi
Last recorded29,184 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,184 miles

slight play in o/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 27,083 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2018 27,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,083 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem is perished (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged both front valve are perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,001 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Fail 14 Mar 2016 24,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,717 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 23,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,470 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 21,403 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,403 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,833 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,132 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,244 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,459 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 8,423 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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HV55 LVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

HV55 LVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is HV55 LVG safe to buy?

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