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LK55 RGY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,135 mi
Last recorded162,135 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 RGY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 162,135 miles

Front brake pads cant be seen

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 162,134 miles

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

Front brake pads cant be seen

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 139,226 miles

Advise perishing to offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 117,769 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 117,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 55,557 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 55,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 5,886 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 4,740 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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LK55 RGY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LK55 RGY, 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 LK55 RGY registered?

LK55 RGY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is LK55 RGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK55 RGY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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