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LG55 XWZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,713 mi
Last recorded120,713 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 XWZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,713 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 111,674 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 111,674 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 106,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 106,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,416 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,128 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2017 79,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,713 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 67,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 61,284 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,284 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,018 miles

front wipers split but still clearing the screen

Fail 28 Jun 2012 50,018 miles

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

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

front wipers split but still clearing the screen

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,721 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,740 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,079 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 33,079 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,911 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 XWZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

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

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