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LC55 UUH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,207 mi
Last recorded97,207 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 97,207 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,497 miles

Battery loose in carrier but not considered insecure

Minor exhaust blow from centre to rear section sealing joint & corrosion evident on pipe

Offside Front inner road wheel rim damaged - not excessively

Offside Rear brake binding not excessively slight imbalance on brake test

Fail 13 Dec 2018 90,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery loose in carrier but not considered insecure

Minor exhaust blow from centre to rear section sealing joint & corrosion evident on pipe

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner road wheel rim damaged - not excessively

Offside Rear brake binding not excessively slight imbalance on brake test

Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,644 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 77,198 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 73,097 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,099 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 66,495 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 66,400 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 56,366 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking on sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,516 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,436 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 37,403 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,745 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,180 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 UUH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UUH, 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 UUH registered?

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

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