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LY55 FTV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,715 mi
Last recorded98,715 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 FTV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,715 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 96,380 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge

rear tyres perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2019 96,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,411 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 92,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

Nearside Rear tyre perishing badly

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Fail 30 Nov 2017 87,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 83,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

temp repair battery clamp

Fail 30 Nov 2016 83,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,273 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,522 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 70,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,755 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 60,755 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,465 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 53,465 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,336 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,931 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 42,931 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,238 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,590 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 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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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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