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LC55 URA

2005 Kia Picanto LX

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,603 mi
Last recorded45,603 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto LX46,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 URA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 45,601 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,610 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,181 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 30,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,372 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 22,372 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto LX?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,258
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
position lamp(s) not working 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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LC55 URA is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,576 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC55 URA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto LX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC55 URA registered?

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

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