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LV05 YML

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

57,880 mi
Last recorded57,880 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YML
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2020 57,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2020 57,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,047 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,128 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

poor pattern to offside dipped beam

Fail 3 Sep 2018 54,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

poor pattern to offside dipped beam

rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,984 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 51,854 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly tapered edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,010 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 46,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 44,463 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,463 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 42,651 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

rear brake pads starting to get low

slight play at both front top strut mountings

Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,651 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

slight play at both front top strut mountings

Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts on side wall

Fail 24 Apr 2013 36,835 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts on side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,774 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear lamp not working

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and has cuts on outer wall

Fail 27 Apr 2012 33,774 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear lamp not working

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and has cuts on outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2011 31,964 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have cuts on outer wall and perished

centre rear lamp not working

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2011 31,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have cuts on outer wall and perished

centre rear lamp not working

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,613 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,078 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 YML is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YML, 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 YML registered?

LV05 YML is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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