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2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,404 mi
Last recorded97,404 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 USD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 97,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour slightly dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 94,120 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 87,098 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,289 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,925 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 76,925 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,607 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,162 miles

Offside front brake back plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 65,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake back plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,510 miles

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,283 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,771 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,621 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,976 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 USD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 USD, 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 USD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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