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LV55 UCB

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,568 mi
Last recorded90,568 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 UCB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2020 90,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,101 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,951 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,866 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear deteriorated

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

Offside Rear deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2015 56,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear deteriorated

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

Offside Rear deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,012 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 50,012 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,834 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,720 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 38,718 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front brake binding

Fail 17 Oct 2011 32,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,435 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 24,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,994 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 13,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,233 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 UCB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

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

Is LV55 UCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 UCB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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