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LB55 AHZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,122 mi
Last recorded77,122 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 AHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 77,122 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Upper top mount has slight play front both sides

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,985 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 65,161 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 63,577 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 63,576 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 60,072 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,854 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,795 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,984 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,204 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,538 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,458 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 28,998 miles

Suggest check front pads

Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,353 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,755 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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LB55 AHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AHZ, 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 AHZ registered?

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

Is LB55 AHZ safe to buy?

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