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LC54 TYV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,089 mi
Last recorded29,089 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 TYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 29,089 miles

Front slight play both front top strut mountings

Pass 28 Dec 2017 26,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,249 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 23,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 21,587 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,467 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,608 miles

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 5 Jan 2013 14,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 13,425 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 12,772 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 11,064 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 8,912 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 7,365 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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LC54 TYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LC54 TYV, 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 LC54 TYV registered?

LC54 TYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is LC54 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 TYV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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