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FY05 LCP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,627 mi
Last recorded121,627 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LCP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 121,627 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 121,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 112,063 miles

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

under side of vehicle starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Feb 2018 112,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

under side of vehicle starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,655 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 102,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 91,634 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteiorated

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 91,611 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre slightly deteiorated

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,663 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 83,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,288 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,707 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 61,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all brake disc(s) front and rear slightly pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,978 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all brake disc(s) front and rear slightly pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,273 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 59,273 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,196 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,928 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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FY05 LCP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY05 LCP, 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 FY05 LCP registered?

FY05 LCP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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