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LY54 VWM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,075 mi
Last recorded68,075 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 VWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,075 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,853 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 63,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,130 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 15 Jun 2016 54,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 14 Jun 2016 54,820 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear slight drag on brake

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,953 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2015 50,953 miles

Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R brake is stuck on

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,372 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,865 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 36,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,873 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,975 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 26,269 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 24,040 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 21,938 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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LY54 VWM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 LY54 VWM, 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 LY54 VWM registered?

LY54 VWM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is LY54 VWM safe to buy?

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