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LC55 ZPZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,352 mi
Last recorded35,352 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 35,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 33,423 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 32,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 31,850 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 31,180 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 30,126 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 28,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 27,608 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 25,994 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 24,323 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 22,663 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 20,680 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Dec 2013 18,878 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,284 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 15,885 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,331 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,218 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 12,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 8,790 miles

O/S/F = N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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 ZPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

LC55 ZPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is LC55 ZPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 ZPZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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