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LC55 YDZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,546 mi
Last recorded102,546 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 YDZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 102,546 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 102,546 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edge's + only on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 95,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edge's + only on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,640 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 86,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet damaged (locked in closed position at the time of inspection)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 86,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bonnet damaged and poor operation

Nearside Front Inner Slight dampness to cv boot

Offside Headlamp unit damaged and slightly loose

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

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

Unable to view front and rear brake pads

Pass 29 Nov 2016 71,050 miles

body condition

Fail 24 Nov 2016 71,048 miles

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

body condition

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 53,333 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 53,333 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,372 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,709 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 29,125 miles

Inner and outer edges of n/side front tyre tread wareing low.

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight dammage to o/side front tyre tread.

Slight prishing on rear tyres.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 29,125 miles

Inner and outer edges of n/side front tyre tread wareing low.

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight dammage to o/side front tyre tread.

Slight prishing on rear tyres.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 24,830 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads wareing low.

Slight bineding on o/side rear brake.

Slight perishing on o/side and n/side rear tyres but no cords exposed.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 22,028 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 18,414 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,059 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 13,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YDZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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