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LC55 UPB

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,981 mi
Last recorded65,981 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,981 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 62,867 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,999 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,058 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 49,550 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre heavly perished and wearing inner edge

nearside front tyre low on tread (2mm)

nearside rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

nearside rera tyre heavly perished

Fail 11 Dec 2013 49,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre heavly perished and wearing inner edge

nearside front tyre low on tread (2mm)

nearside rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

nearside rera tyre heavly perished

Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,746 miles

N/S/R Tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 43,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R Tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,754 miles

N/S/F Wing Badly damaged But Has No sharp edges

Fail 13 Dec 2011 38,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Wing Badly damaged But Has No sharp edges

Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,848 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,952 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,162 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 UPB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

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

Is LC55 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 UPB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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