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LC55 UPE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,476 mi
Last recorded114,476 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 114,476 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 114,476 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 100,904 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,784 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,738 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 47,681 miles

nearside rear flexi brake hose close to handbrake/caliper damping,anti vibration component

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,978 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,134 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 17,134 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 UPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

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

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