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LC55 VBA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,513 mi
Last recorded106,513 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 106,513 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,810 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 79,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (165/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,898 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,716 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 55,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,357 miles

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2015 50,229 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven 41% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,465 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,705 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,580 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,624 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 28,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,978 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 VBA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

LC55 VBA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is LC55 VBA safe to buy?

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