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LG55 UHT

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,349 mi
Last recorded137,349 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 UHT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 137,349 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 133,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 127,444 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 124,341 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,550 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 117,542 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 113,382 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,843 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,067 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 102,067 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 94,430 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 83,656 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 83,656 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 69,940 miles

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

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

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

two digs in n/s front tyre outer face(not to cords)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,940 miles

two digs in n/s front tyre outer face(not to cords)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,080 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,253 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 33,253 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,263 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 14,166 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 UHT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

LG55 UHT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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