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LC55 UVA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,077 mi
Last recorded130,077 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 130,077 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low

Fail 5 May 2021 130,077 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low

Pass 2 Jan 2020 102,241 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 102,241 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,639 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 89,639 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 81,713 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 75,642 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,079 miles

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

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

engine bay covers

Fail 18 Dec 2015 74,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine bay covers

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,085 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 61,689 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,689 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 44,795 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 39,961 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,946 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,199 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,436 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 UVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

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

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