MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central stop lamp taped up
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge
rear tyres perishing
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre worn edges
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside wheel rims dented
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
handbrake only just met requirements
wet test
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre worn edges
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside wheel rims dented
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
handbrake only just met requirements
wet test
Nearside Front wheel rim dented
Nearside Rear coil spring rusty
Nearside Rear tyre perishing badly
Offside Front tyre close to limit
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel rim dented
Nearside Rear coil spring rusty
Nearside Rear tyre perishing badly
Offside Front tyre close to limit
Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
temp repair battery clamp
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Oil leak ()
suspect frt pads low
suspect frt pads low
temp repair battery clamp
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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 FTV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 FTV, 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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How do I check the history of LY55 FTV?
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What year was LY55 FTV registered?
LY55 FTV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.
Is LY55 FTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY55 FTV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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