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FV55 LBX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,199 mi
Last recorded85,199 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2021 85,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,507 miles

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2020 82,505 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,478 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,417 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,930 miles

Offside Rear hand brake requires attention

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,760 miles

advise n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

advise o/s/f brake has a slight bind

Fail 1 Aug 2013 55,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

advise o/s/f brake has a slight bind

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,536 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Aug 2012 48,536 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,829 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,828 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,611 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,301 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,430 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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FV55 LBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV55 LBX, 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 FV55 LBX registered?

FV55 LBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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