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LG55 FUJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,119 mi
Last recorded74,119 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 FUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,119 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 74,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 71,213 miles

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,814 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL OUTER BID RIM DAMAGED

Pass 21 Sep 2020 62,868 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted BID RIM DAMAGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS HAS SIDE MOVEMENTS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 62,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted BID RIM DAMAGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS HAS SIDE MOVEMENTS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 59,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 6 Sep 2019 59,125 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,736 miles

bolts loose in block for mainfold/cat

exhaust down pipe flexy deteriated

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,515 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,572 miles

Front flex pipe breaking up

Fail 16 Sep 2016 45,572 miles

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

Front flex pipe breaking up

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,424 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 38,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,321 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn low around inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,777 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,265 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,170 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Off side rear tyre has a deep cut not quite reaching the cords

Fail 29 Aug 2008 16,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Off side rear tyre has a deep cut not quite reaching the cords

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LG55 FUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG55 FUJ, 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 LG55 FUJ registered?

LG55 FUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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