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LG55 FVE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

36,599 mi
Last recorded36,599 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 FVE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 36,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 36,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 32,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 28,630 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 May 2023 28,630 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 May 2022 26,952 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 May 2022 26,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,333 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 25,987 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 25,987 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 25,463 miles

Both front tyres ate cracked and perished 165/60/14

Nearside Front track rod end gaiter cracked

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2018 24,752 miles

Both front tyres are perished on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2018 24,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are perished on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,568 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,853 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear unable to check rear seat belts. seats folded flat

Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,332 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 18,446 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,446 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 16,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,340 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 14,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 14,514 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 13,421 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 13,421 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,848 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 8,216 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 FVE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 LG55 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

LG55 FVE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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