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LC55 UVJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,473 mi
Last recorded100,473 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 100,473 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 100,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,582 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 92,582 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 91,387 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer and center pipe

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,198 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,023 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 73,134 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,587 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 65,658 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 65,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,618 miles

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

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

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

imballance very close to maximum allowed

only fluid has been topped up to allow pass!!!!

Fail 20 Dec 2010 58,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disks exsibiting heavey wear but proforming to minimum required level

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,074 miles

E.M.L lamp on

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 44,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L lamp on

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 26,777 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 26,777 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside 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 UVJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

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

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