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LV55 LUA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 LUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 77,926 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 77,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,955 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,843 miles

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

offside front arb link slightly worn

offside seat belt frayed

rear axle corroded

rear tyres perished

rear wiper worn

Fail 16 Nov 2021 71,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

offside front arb link slightly worn

rear axle corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,810 miles

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

rear wiper worn

Fail 11 Nov 2020 69,803 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

rear wiper worn

Pass 30 Oct 2019 68,030 miles

Nearside Front top suspension slight play

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Rear central brake light inop

Fail 21 Oct 2019 67,976 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Rear central brake light inop

Pass 17 Oct 2018 64,889 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 64,888 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,010 miles

o/s/f tyre n/s and o/s top mounts both front wheel trims not fitted correctly

Fail 30 Oct 2017 62,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre n/s and o/s top mounts both front wheel trims not fitted correctly

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,412 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,299 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 54,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 49,023 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2014 49,022 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,732 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 42,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,709 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,752 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,663 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 27,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,789 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,539 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 LUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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