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LX54 KRV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,782 mi
Last recorded41,782 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 KRV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 41,782 miles

Slight oil leak engine area?

Unable to see front brake pads

Pass 30 Oct 2024 37,767 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 37,690 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 34,614 miles

slight play o/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 8 Nov 2023 34,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

slight play o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 2 Nov 2022 32,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 31,128 miles

n/s rear tyre badly cracking

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 23 Oct 2020 30,623 miles

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

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

offside front top mounting slight play

Pass 29 May 2019 27,043 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 May 2018 24,237 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 24,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 21,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 20,845 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,112 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,423 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 18,749 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 18,066 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,177 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 15,126 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 12,850 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 9,724 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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LX54 KRV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc 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 LX54 KRV, 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

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What year was LX54 KRV registered?

LX54 KRV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is LX54 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX54 KRV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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