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LC55 UPL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,169 mi
Last recorded67,169 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 67,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 67,169 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 58,430 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 58,430 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,611 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 54,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,424 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 40,424 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,080 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 UPL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

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

Is LC55 UPL safe to buy?

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