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LC55 OVE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,509 mi
Last recorded82,509 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 OVE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,509 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 82,508 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Dec 2014 72,318 miles

advise rear brake disc

advise rear brake service

battery inscure??

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,779 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 48,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,568 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,793 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,787 miles

BONNETT SAFTY CATCH DEFECTIVE (DOES NOT SPRING BACK)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 24,775 miles

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

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

BONNETT SAFTY CATCH DEFECTIVE (DOES NOT SPRING BACK)

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

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 OVE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OVE, 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 OVE registered?

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

Is LC55 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 OVE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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