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LC55 UVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,105 mi
Last recorded80,105 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,105 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre badly perishing and cracking, recommend replacing now

Fail 6 Dec 2022 80,105 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre badly perishing and cracking, recommend replacing now

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,466 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 77,466 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge and to low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,443 miles

Clutch biting point high

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 5 Dec 2017 71,443 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Clutch biting point high

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,873 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,768 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,985 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 53,197 miles

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,884 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,800 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,585 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,011 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,888 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 UVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

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

Is LC55 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 UVW shows 18 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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