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LC55 UWM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,464 mi
Last recorded120,464 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,464 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 120,464 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 106,787 miles

Both outer sills rusted

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 106,787 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both outer sills rusted

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,437 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Front lower suspension arms rusted

Front tyres worn to 3mm on the tread shoulders

High level stop lamp not working

Near in the inner shoulder of the nearside rear tyre

Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Rear tyres perished

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the front pipe area

Fail 7 Dec 2017 94,437 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust system rusted

Front lower suspension arms rusted

Front tyres worn to 3mm on the tread shoulders

High level stop lamp not working

Near in the inner shoulder of the nearside rear tyre

Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Nearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's off position

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear tyres perished

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the front pipe area

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,674 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on suspension components

lip in front brake discs

Fail 8 Dec 2016 85,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on suspension components

lip in front brake discs

oil leak oil level low

Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,614 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall o/s/r tyre spliting on sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2015 79,614 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall o/s/r tyre spliting on sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2014 73,564 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 6 Dec 2014 73,564 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wiper slightly smearing

o/s/r tyre badly cracked on sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,445 miles

o/s/r tyre wall perrished advise replacement

Fail 7 Dec 2012 54,443 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall perrished advise replacement

Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,087 miles

o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2010 34,867 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,811 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UWM 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 63.2%.

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

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