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LC55 OFP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,845 mi
Last recorded36,845 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 OFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 36,845 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 35,595 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 34,496 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 33,313 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 30,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,318 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 28,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,087 miles

Nearside Front tire worn on edges and tire wall damaged

Nearside Rear tire wall damaged

Offside Rear brake binding ,rear and front brake pads worn

Fail 11 Mar 2019 28,087 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed thread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tire worn on edges and tire wall damaged

Nearside Rear tire wall damaged

Offside Rear brake binding ,rear and front brake pads worn

Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,952 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,281 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 20,757 miles

Engine management light on

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,571 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 16,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,255 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,889 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 11,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 OFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OFP, 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

How do I check the history of LC55 OFP?

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What year was LC55 OFP registered?

LC55 OFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is LC55 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 OFP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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