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LV05 ASZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,611 mi
Last recorded70,611 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 ASZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,611 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,377 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,997 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 65,352 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,377 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 64,349 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,757 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,070 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 62,374 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 61,418 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 61,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 60,093 miles

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

Offside Rear LAMP

Pass 6 Sep 2014 55,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear bumper insecure

offside rear inner tyre slight tear

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,801 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 38,206 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,179 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 36,179 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,805 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)

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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LV05 ASZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LV05 ASZ, 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 LV05 ASZ registered?

LV05 ASZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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