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LC55 WVB

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,731 mi
Last recorded43,731 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 WVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,731 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 43,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,200 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tested wet

Fail 24 Nov 2015 39,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tested wet

Pass 24 Nov 2014 34,041 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 30,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 25,635 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,863 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,863 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 13,850 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2008 7,190 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 WVB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

LC55 WVB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LC55 WVB safe to buy?

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