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LC55 USG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,766 mi
Last recorded60,766 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 USG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 60,766 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 55,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,319 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,819 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 49,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 47,348 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 47,348 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,969 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 42,920 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 42,920 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 41,898 miles

Rear N/S + O/S Tyres Outer Wall Cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 39,305 miles

N/S + O/S Rear Tyres Side Wall Cracking

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,952 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 31,672 miles

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate on outer sidewall and shoulder

Pass 3 Dec 2012 29,029 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,169 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,738 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 17,701 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 USG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 USG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC55 USG?

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What year was LC55 USG registered?

LC55 USG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is LC55 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 USG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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