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LX54 KRE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,639 mi
Last recorded107,639 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 107,639 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 107,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 95,627 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,147 miles

Nearside wiper slightly worn

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 88,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside wiper slightly worn

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,856 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 81,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,050 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,530 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 61,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,578 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 50,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,272 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,350 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,754 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 19,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,535 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 16,535 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,227 miles

cut on side wall on n/s/f tyre

cut on side wall on o/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2008 12,227 miles

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

cut on side wall on n/s/f tyre

cut on side wall on o/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 KRE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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