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LT55 VNV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,942 mi
Last recorded142,942 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 VNV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 142,942 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated

Coolant level below min limit

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Internal cabin very dirty /deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Plastic door trim missing

Offside Damage to bodywork

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Roof lining not attached

Slight play both front suspension top mounts

Small spilt brake pedal anti=slip rubber

Fail 19 Nov 2018 142,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front wipers deteriorated

Coolant level below min limit

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Internal cabin very dirty /deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Plastic door trim missing

Offside Damage to bodywork

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Roof lining not attached

Slight play both front suspension top mounts

Small spilt brake pedal anti=slip rubber

Pass 6 Nov 2017 130,785 miles

All seat belts retract slowly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Damage down bodywork

Offside Damage down bodywork

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Park brake cable deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Split brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Scratches (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 116,342 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber split.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Damage to rear quarter/ wheel arch

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Scratches (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,853 miles

All seat belt dirty and retract slowly.

All tyres low on pressure

Both front wipers have end splits.

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber split.

Coolant below min limit.

Damage to both rear doors /quarters.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 96,732 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Calliper (from park brake lever) (3.6.A.1)

All seat belt dirty and retract slowly.

All tyres low on pressure

Both front wipers have end splits.

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber split.

Coolant below min limit.

Damage to both rear doors /quarters.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,579 miles

Engine oily

Exhaust corroded

Front wipers smear screen

Fail 6 Nov 2014 79,579 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing thin

Engine oily

Exhaust corroded

Front wipers smear screen

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,076 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

Damage to offside rear wheel arch.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 65,076 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Air conditioning compressor bolt loose.

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

Damage to offside rear wheel arch.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Nearside rear wheel damaged.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wheel trim damaged and insecure.

Oil leak

Slight binding to nearside rear brake.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,955 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 47,955 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,783 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,746 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cracking to n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2012 46,746 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cracking to n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,669 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jul 2011 40,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 Feb 2010 23,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,439 miles

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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LT55 VNV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 LT55 VNV, 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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LT55 VNV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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