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LC55 CRX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,779 mi
Last recorded94,779 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 CRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 94,779 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 89,006 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

engine management light on

high level stop light not working.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 89,006 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

engine management light on

high level stop light not working.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,926 miles

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

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

both wipers splitting

centre stop light not working

Fail 1 Nov 2014 80,926 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

both wipers splitting

centre stop light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2013 74,096 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers starting to split

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 2 Nov 2013 74,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wipers starting to split

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,196 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 66,196 miles

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,289 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 51,289 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 37,699 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 37,698 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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 CRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LC55 CRX, 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 CRX registered?

LC55 CRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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