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LY55 AAV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,690 mi
Last recorded60,690 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 AAV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,690 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 24 Nov 2016 56,223 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,014 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,441 miles

Advise nearside front wheel damaged .

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres plus close to legal limit .

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,168 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 37,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,344 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,958 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,238 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,416 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 AAV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AAV, 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 LY55 AAV registered?

LY55 AAV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is LY55 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 AAV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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