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LC55 UVY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,380 mi
Last recorded85,380 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,380 miles

Offside Front brakes binding

bonnet damage

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,927 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,697 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 82,697 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,020 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,417 miles

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

Oil leak

engine managment light lit

Fail 12 Dec 2013 71,417 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine managment light lit

Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,286 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,915 miles

n/s/r tyre perished.

rear blade poor/ split.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 56,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r brake slight bind.

n/s/r tyre perished.

rear blade poor/ split.

rear pads low.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,202 miles

o/s/r seat belt poor condition

rear number plate insecure n/s

wipers smear

Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r seat belt poor condition

rear number plate insecure n/s

wipers smear

Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,813 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,535 miles

the near side front tyre and the off side front tyre are wearing on the edges

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 UVY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

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

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