CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC55 UOW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,376 mi
Last recorded88,376 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 88,376 miles

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 88,375 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 88,375 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 75,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracking in tread, no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lots of oil, but not dripping off. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 66,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,978 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 64,970 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 58,821 miles

Brakes performance ; Front & Rear slightly uneven application & imbalance

Driveshafts ; Nearside inner gaiter leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas main tread at 1.6 mm , legal limit & secondary tread bald at inner edge ( close to cords ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split , 16 " (3.4 (b) (i))

Note ; Offside front wheel has slightly restricted rotation suspect brake related

Note ; Rear wiper split ( special fit )

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split , 22 " (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,394 miles

Driveshafts ; Nearside front inner C.V. gaiter leaking grease

Note ; *** Battery is discharged ?

Note ; Offside front Wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; Tread low at inner edge , Offside front

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,822 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 10 %

Drivers view ; Screen washers slightly weak

Note ; Engine oil filter corroded , may become porous

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 8 Sep 2017 40,822 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 10 %

Drivers view ; Screen washers slightly weak

Note ; Engine oil filter corroded , may become porous

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,595 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and tread

Fail 16 Sep 2016 33,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and tread

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,565 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes

Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded on inner face , recommend replace

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 15 Sep 2015 26,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes

Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded on inner face , recommend replace

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,456 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,483 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 11,647 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 11,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,934 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,696 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC55 UOW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC55 UOW?

You can check the full history of LC55 UOW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC55 UOW registered?

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

Is LC55 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 UOW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC55 UOW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC55 UOW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.