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LG55 FVC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

21,743 mi
Last recorded21,743 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 FVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 21,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 21,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 20,535 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 19,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 19,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 18,765 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 18,383 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 17,395 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 16,071 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 14,531 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 12,920 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres slightly damaged.

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 11,659 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres slightly damaged.

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 10,965 miles

all four tyres slightly damaged.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 10,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 9,459 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 8,273 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 6,838 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 5,954 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 5,954 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 4,847 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 4,847 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 3,528 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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LG55 FVC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LG55 FVC, 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 LG55 FVC registered?

LG55 FVC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LG55 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 FVC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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