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LC55 BYG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,017 mi
Last recorded67,017 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 BYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 67,017 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper strut mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 63,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 50,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just under 3mm and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 50,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,186 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,713 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 48,779 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,647 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,325 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,055 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,481 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,109 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,965 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,505 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,483 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,645 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,474 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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LC55 BYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC55 BYG, 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 LC55 BYG registered?

LC55 BYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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