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LV05 OSA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,775 mi
Last recorded58,775 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 OSA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 58,775 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,066 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front tyre have cat bat cords not show

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre have cat bat cords not show

Fail 5 Apr 2016 56,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front tyre have cat bat cords not show

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre have cat bat cords not show

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,627 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,359 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 46,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 41,917 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

clutch ?

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,768 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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,807 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2009 17,766 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,924 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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LV05 OSA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

LV05 OSA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is LV05 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 OSA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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