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LV05 VKU

2005 Kia Picanto Gs

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,178 mi
Last recorded52,178 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto Gs
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2010 52,178 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,178 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,113 miles

osf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,399 miles

Rec: Track check - uneven wear to O/S Rear wiper b;ade - Kia type - not clearing

Fail 24 Sep 2008 32,399 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rec: Track check - uneven wear to O/S Rear wiper b;ade - Kia type - not clearing

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto Gs?

Based on 784 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
3,914
Miles/Year
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
Registration plate lamp not working 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
parking brake recording little or no effort 4
brake binding 3
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LV05 VKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto Gs in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto Gs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV05 VKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV05 VKU registered?

LV05 VKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto Gs, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is LV05 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 VKU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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