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LC55 OUV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,408 mi
Last recorded82,408 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 76,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil residue engine/gearbox area's

Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,688 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside ON LIMIT NOW

Fail 6 Jul 2018 70,688 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside ON LIMIT NOW

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,464 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole around inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,610 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping from clip (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake slightly grabbing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,181 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,724 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,375 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 53,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,676 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 43,940 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 43,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,337 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 36,336 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,275 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 28,274 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 19,886 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 OUV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 OUV, 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 OUV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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