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LC05 FTN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,489 mi
Last recorded58,489 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 FTN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 58,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under car sump and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,912 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 48,912 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,854 miles

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

oil leak further investigation needed.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 40,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak further investigation needed.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,951 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 22,951 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,196 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 17,768 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,768 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,404 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,778 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,044 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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LC05 FTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc 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 FTN, 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 LC05 FTN registered?

LC05 FTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is LC05 FTN safe to buy?

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