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LV55 UTT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,358 mi
Last recorded33,358 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 UTT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 33,358 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 33,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 33,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 33,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,865 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,390 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,880 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,639 miles

both rear brake discs rusted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 31,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split to excess (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

both rear brake discs rusted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,453 miles

nsf tyre side wall damage

osf tyre side wall damage

Fail 2 Jul 2015 31,453 miles

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

nsf tyre side wall damage

osf tyre side wall damage

Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,284 miles

both rear brake discs rusted

osf tyre side wall cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,036 miles

both rear brake discs rusted on the inside

nsr tyre side wall damage

osf tyre side wall cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,848 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,319 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,722 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 16,721 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UTT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UTT, 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

How do I check the history of LV55 UTT?

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What year was LV55 UTT registered?

LV55 UTT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is LV55 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 UTT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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