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LV55 ZZU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,315 mi
Last recorded31,315 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 ZZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 31,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 31,260 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear road springs, shock absorbers & brake calipers corroded

roof lining sagging

Pass 16 Apr 2022 31,231 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs corroded /pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 31,231 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 9 years old

Nearside Rear tyre 13 years old

Offside Front tyre 9 years old

Offside Rear tyre 9 years old

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs corroded /pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 31,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f discs corroded /pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 31,161 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 30,540 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 29,832 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 29,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,345 miles

Bonnet stiff in operation as hinges require lubrication.

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 29,338 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Pedal rubber worn through to metal. (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split smearing view. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split smearing view. (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Tail lens split/damaged in fog lamp section showing White with Red light. (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet stiff in operation as hinges require lubrication.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 28,928 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 28,258 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,538 miles

wet test

Pass 27 Oct 2012 26,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre's cracked in tread

n/side front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2011 26,161 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,428 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,636 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 23,687 miles

offside rear light cracked

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 ZZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

LV55 ZZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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