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LC55 UUB

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,347 mi
Last recorded69,347 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,347 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,488 miles

offside rear tyre valve perishing

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside rear brake hose

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2021 62,171 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 59,155 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 53,558 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,110 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 46,108 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,711 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,297 miles

both sides rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,762 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,917 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 27,038 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,605 miles

both rear tyres are slightly cracked/perishing!

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,703 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 21,703 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UUB, 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

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What year was LC55 UUB registered?

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

Is LC55 UUB safe to buy?

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