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LV55 XAS

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,631 mi
Last recorded69,631 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 69,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 64,195 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wheel speed pickup ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,345 miles

parking brake just met requirments

Pass 22 Nov 2016 61,605 miles

both front tyres becoming low on treads

Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,537 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 58,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,720 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 54,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,539 miles

both front tyres wearing low 3mm and deteriorated tread section

front brake disc worn

light bind on nearside rear brake and inner brake pads wearing low

noisy comming from belt area

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,130 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,267 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,076 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 XAS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

LV55 XAS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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