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LB54 YMV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,895 mi
Last recorded100,895 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 YMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 100,895 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 92,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,797 miles

both h/lamp aims reset

slight bind n/sf brake

Fail 12 Jul 2018 74,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both h/lamp aims reset

slight bind n/sf brake

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,178 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 71,177 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 71,174 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 71,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,972 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 70,972 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,911 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 68,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,490 miles

rear brake pads worn low

small nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2012 66,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads worn low

small nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,314 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Nov 2011 57,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,356 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,536 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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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LB54 YMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB54 YMV, 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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LB54 YMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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