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LT05 HYU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,846 mi
Last recorded54,846 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 HYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,846 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,326 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,256 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,090 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,218 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,495 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 25,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 18,305 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,757 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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LT05 HYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LT05 HYU, 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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How do I check the history of LT05 HYU?

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What year was LT05 HYU registered?

LT05 HYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is LT05 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 HYU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT05 HYU have outstanding finance?

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