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LC55 UVP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,800 mi
Last recorded80,800 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,800 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,944 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,584 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 73,486 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre splitting

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,251 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,192 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,180 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,640 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,130 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,130 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 24,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UVP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

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

Is LC55 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 UVP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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