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LC05 TUU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,902 mi
Last recorded90,902 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 90,902 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 90,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 84,475 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 84,474 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,649 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,090 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 62,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake shows signs of binding,ok on test

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort

Pass 21 Jan 2017 54,568 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,966 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 52,966 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,031 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 50,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,119 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyres inner edge getting low

o/s/r tyre's heavy cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2014 47,117 miles

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

front pads getting low

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

n/s/f tyres inner edge getting low

o/s/r tyre's heavy cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,492 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,857 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,835 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 16,849 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 TUU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

LC05 TUU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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