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LV05 YMF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,173 mi
Last recorded91,173 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YMF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 91,173 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 91,170 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 82,881 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 83,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 78,774 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,174 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,344 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 66,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Edges.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,446 miles

nsr tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,766 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,349 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,302 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 28,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,252 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 16,205 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,205 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 YMF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

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

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