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LV05 YMG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,986 mi
Last recorded75,986 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YMG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,565 miles

front tyres nearing limit

play in both top mounts

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,496 miles

o/s front seat belt starting to fray

Fail 31 Mar 2015 62,496 miles

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

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

o/s front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,411 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 54,401 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,866 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,910 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,488 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,780 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 29,780 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,849 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 YMG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

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

Is LV05 YMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 YMG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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