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EX55 LZU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,634 mi
Last recorded141,634 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 LZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 141,634 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 141,634 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 128,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2017 128,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 115,697 miles

nsf tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2015 102,312 miles

Advise OSF tyre bald on inside edge 165/60 R14

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,186 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,317 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,328 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,393 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,850 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,420 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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EX55 LZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX55 LZU, 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 EX55 LZU registered?

EX55 LZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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