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LV05 OSG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,509 mi
Last recorded25,509 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,509 miles

front tyres worn low

front tyres worn low on edges

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn low on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,789 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged filler hose (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2016 19,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel hose slightly damaged filler hose (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 14,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 13,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,876 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,707 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,605 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,673 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,629 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 7,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 OSG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

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

Is LV05 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 OSG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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