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LC55 UXB

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,003 mi
Last recorded81,003 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,003 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 81,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Top mount has slight movement

Offside Front Wheel has slight binding

Fail 23 Oct 2017 78,976 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Top mount has slight movement

Offside Front Wheel has slight binding

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,986 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet safty catch sized

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,033 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,793 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag warning light on.

Pass 22 Apr 2011 35,423 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 34,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,383 miles

air bag light on

Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,505 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 UXB 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 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 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

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

Is LC55 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 UXB shows 12 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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