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BN55 LCM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,628 mi
Last recorded85,628 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LCM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2025 85,628 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected calaper (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,378 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 75,378 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 72,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 71,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,760 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,163 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 67,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,282 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r/ tyre out wall perished

Fail 8 Jun 2018 64,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r/ tyre out wall perished

Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,407 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 61,407 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 55,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,857 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 48,823 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 44,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,211 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 39,211 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,916 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 32,916 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,223 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,981 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

slight scuffing to n/s/r tyre sidewall.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 21,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

slight scuffing to n/s/r tyre sidewall.

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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BN55 LCM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BN55 LCM, 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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BN55 LCM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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