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LC55 UXP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,808 mi
Last recorded99,808 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 99,808 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 99,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,947 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 77,495 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 74,307 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 74,306 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,337 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 70,337 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 66,241 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 61,689 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 55,352 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,349 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake binding to os front slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,695 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 47,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,568 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,499 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 30,348 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,449 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,899 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 UXP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UXP, 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 UXP registered?

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

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