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LB55 AHN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,835 mi
Last recorded101,835 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 AHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged outer casing repaired with tape

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

Fail 22 May 2023 101,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,846 miles

Central Rear Suspension components becoming corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2022 98,831 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,555 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension components becoming corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2021 95,540 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel well corroded at suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill corroded at suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Rear suspension components becoming corroded

Nearside Front Upper McPherson strut top mount worn

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,097 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 90,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joint behind axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,512 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 81,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 75,092 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,180 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 68,179 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,082 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake's imbalanced

Fail 18 Jun 2015 62,078 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake's imbalanced

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,761 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 52,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,675 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 46,401 miles

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

advised both front tyres show slight wear 2mm /3mm

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,401 miles

advised both front tyres show slight wear 2mm /3mm

Fail 9 Aug 2011 33,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,523 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 20,919 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 18,500 miles

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

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 AHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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