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LV55 LTA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,567 mi
Last recorded24,567 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 LTA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 24,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 23,912 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 23,460 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 23,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 22,717 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 22,218 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Offside Front wiper smearing

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 21,433 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 20,141 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2016 19,443 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 19,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 18,693 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 21 Nov 2014 17,465 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 16,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 15,217 miles

nearside wiper blade smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 3,964 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 12,258 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 12,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,092 miles

nsf tyre side wall damaged

osf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,647 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 LTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

LV55 LTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LV55 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 LTA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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