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LC55 OUH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,901 mi
Last recorded124,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,901 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 124,901 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,881 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 106,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,439 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn thin on inner and outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 91,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits possibly due to faulty exhaust (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn thin on inner and outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 85,287 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 79,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,727 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 62,969 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,493 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,903 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,221 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,932 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 OUH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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