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LC55 UPO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,921 mi
Last recorded108,921 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 108,921 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 108,921 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,050 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 101,040 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 98,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 96,349 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 94,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 89,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,006 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,731 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,053 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 50,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,509 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,507 miles

both front wiper blades poor wipe/condition.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,353 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 UPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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