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LX54 KXC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,585 mi
Last recorded70,585 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 KXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,592 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 67,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,823 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre side walls deteriorating.

Cracks in front number plate.

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake Disc's inner faces rusty.

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

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

Temp: repair to O/S/R Light Lens.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,802 miles

Crack's in front number plate.

Oil leak

Scratch in N/S Windscreen.

Temp: repair to O/S/R Light Lens cluster

Fail 19 Jan 2012 42,802 miles

Crack's in front number plate.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Scratch in N/S Windscreen.

Temp: repair to O/S/R Light Lens cluster

Fail 13 Jan 2011 35,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs lipped.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

front no plate cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,173 miles

both front brake discs lipped.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

front no plate cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,203 miles

o/s/ rear light lens broken but not emiting white light.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 27,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/ rear light lens broken but not emiting white light.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 17,903 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 16,752 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 KXC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX54 KXC, 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 KXC registered?

LX54 KXC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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