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LC55 UWF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,513 mi
Last recorded76,513 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UWF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,513 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 76,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 65,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 65,160 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,537 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 58,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,177 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,797 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 4 May 2010 23,632 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,820 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 19,712 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 19,710 miles

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 UWF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWF, 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 UWF registered?

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

Is LC55 UWF safe to buy?

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