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LV55 AZW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,646 mi
Last recorded77,646 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 AZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 77,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,756 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,668 miles

Nearside Rear tyre casing perished

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

Oil leak ()

m i l indicates fault

Fail 6 Mar 2018 64,668 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre casing perished

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

Oil leak ()

m i l indicates fault

Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,810 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,864 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 47,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,408 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 40,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,905 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,901 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,739 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,509 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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LV55 AZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV55 AZW, 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 LV55 AZW registered?

LV55 AZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LV55 AZW safe to buy?

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