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LG55 XWY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,778 mi
Last recorded84,778 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 XWY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 84,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 79,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2022 79,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,156 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 64,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 64,676 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 64,674 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,084 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,722 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,799 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,151 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,467 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,296 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,331 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,877 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 XWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XWY, 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 XWY registered?

LG55 XWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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