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LC55 UOT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,034 mi
Last recorded145,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UOT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 145,034 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 145,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 131,273 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 131,273 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 117,451 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 117,450 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 106,583 miles

o/s rear tyre at legal limits wearing on outside edge

slight accident damage to o/s outer sill at rear

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,869 miles

1.off side front brake discs becomming pitted 2.off side rear tyre at legal limites 3.slight damage to off side outer sill at rear 4.off side front brake slightly tight 5.off side front tyre at legal limites worn on inside edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r sill panel has some damage

Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,892 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UOT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UOT, 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 UOT registered?

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

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