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LV55 BBN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,699 mi
Last recorded66,699 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 66,699 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 66,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,705 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 56,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,497 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 55,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 54,907 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 51,626 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,086 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 43,997 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,123 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 41,123 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 38,221 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 34,297 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,297 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 26,224 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 22,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,146 miles

nsr tyre side wall cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,368 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 12,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BBN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BBN, 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 BBN registered?

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

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