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LV05 VKO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,803 mi
Last recorded16,803 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 16,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 16,592 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 16,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 15,948 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 15,695 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 15,695 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,288 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 13,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 12,231 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,868 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2010 9,501 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre outersidewall damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,501 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outersidewall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,550 miles

osf tyre starting to crack

Fail 16 Apr 2009 7,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr tyre side wall damaged

osf tyre starting to crack

Fail 8 Apr 2008 6,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear seat belt catch broken

Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,355 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt catch broken

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 VKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV05 VKO?

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What year was LV05 VKO registered?

LV05 VKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LV05 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 VKO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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