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LC55 UVK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,714 mi
Last recorded53,714 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 53,714 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 53,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 48,407 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,791 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 37,962 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,831 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,210 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,740 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 25,388 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,964 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 17,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 17,353 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,695 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,801 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,289 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 UVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

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

Is LC55 UVK safe to buy?

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