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LC55 UPK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,163 mi
Last recorded72,163 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,163 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front subframe corroded

Lower radiator bracket corroded

Offside Rear brake disc burnt

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

Rear Both rear brakes are binding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,235 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,217 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,639 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 58,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,432 miles

P sticker in screen

Fail 10 Aug 2015 58,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 55,320 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,731 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 46,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,994 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,994 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake disc inner face worn

slight bind on nearside and offside rear brakes

Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,501 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,972 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 20,972 miles

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

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 UPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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