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LG55 XXF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,075 mi
Last recorded88,075 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 XXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2020 88,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,489 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2019 82,487 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,965 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 75,965 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,701 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 69,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,044 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 23 May 2014 54,080 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,304 miles

Nearside rear tyre feathering slightly inner edge/tread.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,399 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,362 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 XXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

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

Is LG55 XXF safe to buy?

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