MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm sidewall perrished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Offside Rear tyre perished
offside and nearside front strut top mounts worn
offside front tyre worn
unable to measure brake pads
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front strut top mounts worn
offside front tyre worn
unable to measure brake pads
engine oil level low
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level low
engine oil level low
offside front tyre worn at inner edge
unable to measure brake pads
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
engine oil level low
offside front tyre worn at inner edge
unable to measure brake pads
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to measure brake pads
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to measure brake pads
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear brake disc corroded
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LY55 ABO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ABO, 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 ABO registered?
LY55 ABO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2005.
Is LY55 ABO safe to buy?
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