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LG55 XXN

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

62,292 mi
Last recorded62,292 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 XXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking slightly

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 62,285 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking slightly

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,033 miles

Both rear tyres cracked around tread area (165/60r14)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 59,001 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (normal blade) (8.2.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres cracked around tread area (165/60r14)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 1656014

Fail 17 Jun 2016 52,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 1656014

offside rear brake caliper. Handbrake lever not fully released

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 48,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in tread area 1656014

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 44,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 40,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 36,325 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,910 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED, SIDEWALL CRACKING

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE PADS THRUGH WHEELS

Fail 26 Jun 2010 27,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE PADS THRUGH WHEELS

Pass 28 May 2009 20,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,279 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 14,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XXN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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