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LC55 UPM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,079 mi
Last recorded108,079 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 108,079 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 108,079 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2017 100,959 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 84,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Nearside parking brake only just met requirements

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

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,778 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 75,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,467 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,770 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,454 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

removed air freshener off interior mirror

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,453 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,365 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 UPM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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