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LC55 WVE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,378 mi
Last recorded64,378 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 WVE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 64,378 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 64,376 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 54,919 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,617 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 53,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/ caliper lever stuck forward (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

battery loose

both rear brakes slightly binding

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

n/s/r tyre badly cracking between treads

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery slightly loose

both number plates deteriorating

eml on

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating and blowing

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre badly cracking in tread

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2014 45,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery slightly loose

both number plates deteriorating

eml on

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating and blowing

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre badly cracking in tread

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2013 40,827 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 33,795 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 28,827 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 28,826 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,206 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 WVE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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