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LC55 OUN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,136 mi
Last recorded69,136 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,136 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,861 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

front and rear brake backing plates corroded

n/s//f wishbone rear bush peeling

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front subframe and rear axle

Fail 11 Dec 2018 65,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

front and rear brake backing plates corroded

n/s//f wishbone rear bush peeling

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front subframe and rear axle

Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,345 miles

brake backing plates corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,289 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 61,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 60,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,063 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 54,027 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,187 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 49,186 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,893 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,004 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,691 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,487 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 OUN 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 OUN, 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 OUN registered?

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

Is LC55 OUN safe to buy?

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