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LV55 UBR

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,032 mi
Last recorded84,032 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 UBR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 84,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 84,032 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 81,499 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 79,476 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 75,477 miles

Offside Rear tyre perised

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,372 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 55,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 55,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,674 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 47,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,204 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,203 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

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 UBR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBR, 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 UBR registered?

LV55 UBR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LV55 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 UBR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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