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LV55 FHW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,708 mi
Last recorded16,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 FHW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 16,708 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Fail 8 Jul 2019 16,708 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Pass 10 Jul 2018 15,542 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,398 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 13,192 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,959 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 10,771 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 10,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,431 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 6,524 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 5,299 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 3,913 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 FHW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FHW, 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

How do I check the history of LV55 FHW?

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What year was LV55 FHW registered?

LV55 FHW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is LV55 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 FHW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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