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LC55 VBF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,821 mi
Last recorded51,821 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 VBF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,821 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,589 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 45,589 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,992 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,015 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 36,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,525 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 23,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 14,607 miles

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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 VBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

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

Is LC55 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 VBF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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