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LM54 OXT

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,949 mi
Last recorded74,949 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 OXT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 74,949 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 66,647 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 66,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,401 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 55,401 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 54,083 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 54,083 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 52,217 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,140 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 50,140 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 46,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,122 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,568 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking outer edge

small split n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 18 Jun 2010 40,461 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f tyre cracking outer edge

small split n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,080 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 37,080 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,613 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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LM54 OXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LM54 OXT, 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 LM54 OXT registered?

LM54 OXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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