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LC55 UXH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,402 mi
Last recorded67,402 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 67,402 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 67,330 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 59,395 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 59,395 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 55,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 55,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 50,860 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 45,606 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 41,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 38,556 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive air con leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 33,504 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 29,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 28,608 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,093 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,992 miles

A/C leak

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 23,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,821 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 18,666 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,159 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,408 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 12,312 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 UXH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

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

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