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LB55 AHJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,888 mi
Last recorded55,888 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 AHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 55,888 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 55,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,315 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,684 miles

Offside Rear outer side wall damaged but no cords showing

Fail 19 Feb 2018 53,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear outer side wall damaged but no cords showing

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has damage,no cords visible

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall slight deterioration

Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 50,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 48,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,992 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 46,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,500 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,289 miles

battery insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,548 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but not deep enough to rearch ply or cord

Fail 16 Feb 2011 38,548 miles

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

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but not deep enough to rearch ply or cord

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,447 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,967 miles

nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

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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LB55 AHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 LB55 AHJ, 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 LB55 AHJ registered?

LB55 AHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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