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LC05 CLN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,651 mi
Last recorded89,651 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 CLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 89,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 89,649 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 82,233 miles

nsr tyre perished

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,163 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 71,163 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear getting low of tread on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,544 miles

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2015 61,544 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,374 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,335 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,040 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,811 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 26,893 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge & n/s slight wall damage.

both rear tyre walls damaged & o/s repaired with glue.

child seat s fitted n/s & o/s/rear.

front flexable exdhaust joint deteriorated.

n/s inner cv boot weeping grease.

o/s/front wheel rim damaged.

slight oil leak.

Pass 29 May 2009 26,893 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge & n/s slight wall damage.

both rear tyre walls damaged & o/s repaired with glue.

child seat s fitted n/s & o/s/rear.

front flexable exdhaust joint deteriorated.

n/s inner cv boot weeping grease.

o/s/front wheel rim damaged.

slight oil leak.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,262 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

coolant level low

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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LC05 CLN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC05 CLN, 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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LC05 CLN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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