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LV05 FPK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,785 mi
Last recorded59,785 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FPK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 59,785 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 59,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,448 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension top mounting has slight 'lift'

Pass 23 Apr 2018 46,282 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 20 Apr 2018 46,218 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating offside rear low (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,968 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 44,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight leak from c.v. gaiter

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

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre sidewall

Offside Front slight bind on brakes

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,644 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 38,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,271 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,313 miles

Bonnet Latch Corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,302 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,953 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 14,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,074 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 9,074 miles

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

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

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 FPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV05 FPK, 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 FPK registered?

LV05 FPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is LV05 FPK safe to buy?

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