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LC55 UUZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,249 mi
Last recorded66,249 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,249 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 62,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 62,842 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 60,015 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,347 miles

N/S/R Seatbelt Clasp Slightly Stiff But Still Fully Operational.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 45,674 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,125 miles

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

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

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 UUZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UUZ, 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 UUZ registered?

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

Is LC55 UUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 UUZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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