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LY55 AAO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,663 mi
Last recorded38,663 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 AAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,221 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat

Nearside Rear Tyre inner side wall has cuts and Damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has Nail

Fail 7 Sep 2015 24,221 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat

Nearside Rear Tyre inner side wall has cuts and Damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has Nail

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,549 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 19,615 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,613 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 13,571 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 21 Oct 2010 11,639 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,133 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 7,566 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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LY55 AAO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LY55 AAO, 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 LY55 AAO registered?

LY55 AAO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is LY55 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 AAO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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