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LV05 FPT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,940 mi
Last recorded68,940 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FPT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,940 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 68,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,447 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 56,446 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,911 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,090 miles

body damage to offside rear

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,874 miles

damage on offside rear door and arch

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 FPT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

LV05 FPT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is LV05 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 FPT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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