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LC55 OUF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,782 mi
Last recorded120,782 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 120,782 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Borderline play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 117,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front battery loose but unlikely to fall out of battery tray

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 117,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front recommend checking pads as unable to see pad thickness clearly and n/s/f slight noisy under pressure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front battery loose but unlikely to fall out of battery tray

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 111,712 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre tread misshaped and has a bad flat spot 165 60 14

Fail 8 Aug 2018 101,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.097% (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre tread misshaped and has a bad flat spot 165 60 14

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,427 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 89,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,155 miles

battery insecure but not likely to fall out

bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 23 Aug 2016 78,155 miles

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

battery insecure but not likely to fall out

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 26 Sep 2015 72,393 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 72,393 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,165 miles

osf brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,617 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,617 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,741 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 65,741 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,678 miles

both front tyre 2-3mm 165/60/14

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge 1.6mm only

Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,446 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,392 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 42,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,063 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 33,063 miles

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

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 OUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

LC55 OUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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