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LY55 FUA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,709 mi
Last recorded53,709 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 FUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,709 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,753 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 50,518 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,836 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,228 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside front tyre has a cut to inner sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,116 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,610 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,651 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,988 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 39,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,075 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,313 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,890 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 19,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FUA, 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 FUA registered?

LY55 FUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is LY55 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 FUA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY55 FUA have outstanding finance?

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