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LC55 UPA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,545 mi
Last recorded84,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 84,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,730 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 83,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,577 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 81,241 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust pipe flexi joint in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured due to heat

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 81,222 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust pipe flexi joint in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured due to heat

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 78,217 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 78,196 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 75,602 miles

Baffles breaking up centre silencer

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard / Indicator lights intermittently staying on but ok operation during test

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 75,602 miles

Baffles breaking up centre silencer

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard / Indicator lights intermittently staying on but ok operation during test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,530 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 70,307 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,305 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,369 miles

CUT O/S/F INNER TYRE WALL

Fail 21 Jan 2016 61,345 miles

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

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

CUT O/S/F INNER TYRE WALL

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,382 miles

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

O/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT POOR

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 58,382 miles

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

O/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT POOR

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,024 miles

Front brake pads low.

O/S/F strut top slight play.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,192 miles

REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,829 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 43,829 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres outer wall starting to deteriate cracking on outer walls

drivers wiper split but still clears screen

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 28 Oct 2010 40,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres outer wall starting to deteriate cracking on outer walls

drivers wiper split but still clears screen

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,322 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,707 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 UPA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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