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LV55 UCE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,523 mi
Last recorded60,523 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 UCE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,523 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 60,523 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 53,388 miles

n/s and o/s front wiper blades split.we advise them replaced asap

Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,900 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread/edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 49,888 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread/edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,022 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,419 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2014 43,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,224 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 39,223 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,396 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,501 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 29,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Sep 2010 25,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,921 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 21,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,989 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 UCE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UCE, 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 UCE registered?

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

Is LV55 UCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 UCE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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