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LC55 UPX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,125 mi
Last recorded106,125 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 106,125 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 105,998 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just after the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,352 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres are perished

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,663 miles

OSF stepped tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 83,663 miles

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

OSF stepped tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,735 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 69,735 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,477 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 57,417 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (165/60 14)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 57,417 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (165/60 14)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 57,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,830 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,079 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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,817 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,997 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 41,995 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,368 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 UPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

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

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