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LC55 UXS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,557 mi
Last recorded88,557 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,557 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 88,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 84,166 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 84,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,793 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,366 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber pad wearing through to the metal but the pad is still secure (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 70,361 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber pad wearing through to the metal but the pad is still secure (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front flexible exhaust pipe deteriorating but no gas leaks

Fail 25 Aug 2021 58,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front flexible exhaust pipe deteriorating but no gas leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2020 56,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wing wheel arch panel but no holes present [BORDERLINE] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front flexible exhaust pipe deteriorating but no gas leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wing wheel arch panel corroding within 30cms of the beam axle anchorage point but no holes present (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rectified new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front flexible exhaust pipe deteriorating but no gas leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,179 miles

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2018 50,179 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2017 46,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2017 46,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,867 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,712 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,509 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 16 Jul 2013 28,458 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,036 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,179 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,933 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 13,820 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 29 Aug 2008 11,093 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 UXS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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