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LV55 XAP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,289 mi
Last recorded45,289 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XAP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 45,289 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2024 42,390 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 41,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 41,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 40,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 39,940 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 39,940 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,293 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 39,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,287 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,623 miles

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,980 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,006 miles

play in both top suspension mounts

Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,784 miles

n/s front tyre on limit

both rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2013 30,784 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres badly cracking

n/s front tyre on limit

Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,830 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre getting low

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,756 miles

play in o/s front top mount

wipers poor

Pass 11 Nov 2010 23,179 miles

slight play in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,266 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,614 miles

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

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

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 XAP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

LV55 XAP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is LV55 XAP safe to buy?

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