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CT55 LPN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,162 mi
Last recorded61,162 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 LPN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 61,162 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 56,395 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 52,828 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,143 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 24 Oct 2018 48,282 miles

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,731 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 45,790 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 42,413 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,620 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 40,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 36,657 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 32,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 28,664 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 19,482 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 19,479 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,196 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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CT55 LPN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 CT55 LPN, 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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CT55 LPN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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