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LC55 VBD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,556 mi
Last recorded80,556 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 75,325 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 71,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 68,680 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,983 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,482 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 44,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,253 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,425 miles

bit of undecutting to front brake discs

nearside front tyre worn raised tread area

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm(worn raised tread area)

parts of exhaust system rusting

various brake pipes furring

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,710 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,829 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 19,829 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)

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 VBD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

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

Is LC55 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 VBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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