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LC55 MLU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,480 mi
Last recorded92,480 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 MLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,480 miles

Clutch pedal has free play.

Nearside Number plate light not working.

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

Small exhaust blow from centre pipe to rear silencer connection.

Fail 15 Mar 2023 92,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Clutch pedal has free play.

Nearside Number plate light not working.

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

Small exhaust blow from centre pipe to rear silencer connection.

Pass 12 Mar 2022 90,136 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,314 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 84,314 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,152 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,594 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 63,594 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,057 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 42,056 miles

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

Bonnet safety catch not working.

Both front tyres treads are worn smooth on both edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is scuffed.

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

Offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall.

Offside rear brake is slightly binding.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,967 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 18,967 miles

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

all 4 tyres have perished and cracked sidewalls but no cords visible

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,823 miles

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

n/s/r bumper corner insecure

n/s/r light insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,530 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 MLU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MLU, 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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LC55 MLU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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