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LC55 UPS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,328 mi
Last recorded99,328 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 99,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 99,328 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 87,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 87,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 77,403 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 77,401 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,341 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 76,341 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2010, 165/60 x 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,774 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,365 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,819 miles

Nearside rear 165/60 x 14 tyre heavily perished

Pass 24 May 2016 60,125 miles

Nearside front 165/60 x 14 tyre very heavily perished

Fail 24 May 2016 60,124 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front 165/60 x 14 tyre very heavily perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,988 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,665 miles

Headlamp aims slightly low

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2013 43,382 miles

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

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

unable to see brake pads through wheels

Fail 7 Jun 2013 43,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to see brake pads through wheels

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,406 miles

Near side rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 39,406 miles

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

Near side rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,508 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,769 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,073 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,080 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 UPS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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