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LV55 FHL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,430 mi
Last recorded91,430 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 FHL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 91,430 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,004 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 84,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,031 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 70,031 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,111 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 69,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 68,625 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 May 2019 68,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,225 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,818 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 61,813 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,864 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 59,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,898 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 48,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,928 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,068 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 39,067 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,109 miles

front number plate cracked but not likely misread

Fail 13 Sep 2012 34,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked but not likely misread

Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,296 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 30,246 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 27,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,867 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 FHL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LV55 FHL, 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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LV55 FHL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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