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LV55 BAA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,981 mi
Last recorded64,981 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BAA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal soft

Pass 17 Aug 2024 63,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 63,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60 r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60 r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 61,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,551 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 56,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 54,362 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 52,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,913 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,676 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 47,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split to excess (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre low on the inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,096 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2016 45,096 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,060 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 42,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,124 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 39,124 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,428 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 35,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,462 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,991 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,999 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,842 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,540 miles

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

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

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 BAA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV55 BAA registered?

LV55 BAA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LV55 BAA safe to buy?

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