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LC55 UPZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,379 mi
Last recorded67,379 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 67,379 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet Primary Catch Inspected found to be operating correctly. Secondary catch inoperative and stuck in open position.

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 67,379 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet Primary Catch Inspected found to be operating correctly. Secondary catch inoperative and stuck in open position.

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 66,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,121 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 65,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,246 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,778 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,189 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 56,188 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,371 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake mechanism has restricted movement

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,173 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 49,173 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,442 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 45,442 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,428 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,870 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,303 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,052 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 UPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

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

Is LC55 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 UPZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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