MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on suspension components
lip in front brake discs
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
damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall o/s/r tyre spliting on sidewall
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
o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front wiper slightly smearing
o/s/r tyre badly cracked on sidewall
o/s/r tyre wall perrished advise replacement
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
o/s/f tyre wear inside edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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