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LV55 UBX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,080 mi
Last recorded68,080 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 68,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 66,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside suspension slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 61,211 miles

No coolant visible in header tank

Some brake bind to o/s/f wheel

Engine oil below min mark on dip stick

Fail 5 Dec 2022 61,206 miles

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

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

Engine oil below min mark on dip stick

No coolant visible in header tank

Some bind n/s/r wheel

Some brake bind to o/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front slight bind to wheel requires further investigation

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,698 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 55,693 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing unable to check due to binding

Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,180 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 49,253 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 46,040 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 46,038 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake bind osr

signs of excess heat osr disc and pads

Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,947 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded and worn

Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,640 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 40,640 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 36,492 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,662 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,678 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing smooth in inner edge

rear wiper arm/blade missing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,792 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,291 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,319 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 UBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

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

Is LV55 UBX safe to buy?

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