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LC55 CSY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,712 mi
Last recorded68,712 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 CSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 68,712 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 68,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 61,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 58,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,161 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 48,488 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,198 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,373 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 38,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,679 miles

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

possable wheel bearing noise from front

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,466 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,083 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 17,471 miles

both rear tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,806 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 CSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LC55 CSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC55 CSY registered?

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

Is LC55 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 CSY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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