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LX54 KPN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,035 mi
Last recorded61,035 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 KPN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,035 miles

Engine oily

Engine water getting low

Nearside Centre damage on bodywork

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,399 miles

Clutch very heavy

Engine oil low

Nearside Body work damaged

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on edges

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre low tread and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre very low tread

Small oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 57,396 miles

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

Clutch very heavy

Engine oil low

Nearside Body work damaged

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on edges

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre low tread and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre very low tread

Small oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,019 miles

Brake fluid low

Child seat fitted to O/S/R Seat unable to check seat belt

Front brake discs liped and corroded

N/S/R Tyre low tread on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Side light dim

O/S/R Tyre very low tread on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 54,019 miles

Brake fluid low

Child seat fitted to O/S/R Seat unable to check seat belt

Front brake discs liped and corroded

N/S/R Tyre low tread on inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Side light dim

O/S/R Tyre very low tread on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front inner c.v gaiter weeping

Fail 4 Feb 2014 50,016 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front inner c.v gaiter weeping

offside front side light dim

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,970 miles

offside rear tyre is bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2012 40,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,704 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,748 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 34,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,299 miles

nearside rear tyre walls cracked & perishing

squeeking noise from offside rear brake pads

Fail 19 Feb 2010 29,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre walls cracked & perishing

squeeking noise from offside rear brake pads

Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,821 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 18,247 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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LX54 KPN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX54 KPN, 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 LX54 KPN registered?

LX54 KPN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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