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LC05 YPA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,876 mi
Last recorded55,876 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,876 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 55,876 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 47,710 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres perrished on side walls

Fail 20 Apr 2012 36,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,961 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 18,138 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,138 miles

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

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 YPA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LC05 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

LC05 YPA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is LC05 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 YPA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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