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LC55 UUS

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,233 mi
Last recorded100,233 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit,also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 100,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit,also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,375 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 89,369 miles

Emissions not tested Due to rear silencer not connected (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc shows signs of overheating but cannot see pads

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 79,194 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 79,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 71,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear passenger rear tyre at 3mm

Offside Front drivers front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear drivers side rear tyre wall damged 3

Fail 4 Nov 2017 71,964 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear passenger rear tyre at 3mm

Offside Front drivers front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear drivers side rear tyre wall damged 3

Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,578 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 62,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,997 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,951 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,557 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 40,557 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,536 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,261 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 30,261 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,737 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,951 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 UUS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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