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LV55 UBW

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,682 mi
Last recorded56,682 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 UBW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 56,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2012. (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 50,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 45,356 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 44,468 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 44,468 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 43,016 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,286 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 40,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 38,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,352 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN INSIDE

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN INSIDE

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,074 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,089 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre has nail and is perished

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,337 miles

n/s/r valve perished

Pass 28 Sep 2013 26,519 miles

N/S/R valve stem perished

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,177 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,750 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 16,284 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,947 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,055 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 UBW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

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

Is LV55 UBW safe to buy?

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