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YA05 LSV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,766 mi
Last recorded55,766 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 LSV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,766 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,331 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,563 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,959 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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YA05 LSV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA05 LSV, 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 YA05 LSV registered?

YA05 LSV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is YA05 LSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 LSV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA05 LSV have outstanding finance?

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