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LV55 FHU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,532 mi
Last recorded47,532 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 47,532 miles

Front track rod end dust covers slightly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 44,737 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (j))

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 23 Jul 2024 44,737 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (borderline pass) (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2023 41,425 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres starting to crack

slight play to offside front shock absorber

Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,975 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 30,412 miles

near side front tyre worn on edge

off side front tyre bold on inner edge

tested in wet

Pass 1 Apr 2019 22,237 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 18,018 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 17,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 17,525 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 17,525 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 17,101 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 16,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,011 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 14,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 11,007 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 6,316 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 FHU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

LV55 FHU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is LV55 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 FHU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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