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LG55 PZE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,140 mi
Last recorded95,140 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 PZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,140 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 95,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,324 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 87,002 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 80,745 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,357 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 39,724 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 69,727 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,223 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 60,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,647 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 54,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 47,258 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 47,258 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 40,483 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished and split

Offside rear tyre cut

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2011 40,482 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished and split

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,208 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 36,205 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminating.

Slight movement in off side front suspension top mount.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 28,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front inner tyre wear uneven.

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Slight offside front top mount movement.

Wiper blades smeary.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,275 miles

Offside front inner tyre wear uneven.

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Slight offside front top mount movement.

Wiper blades smeary.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,645 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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LG55 PZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LG55 PZE, 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 PZE registered?

LG55 PZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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