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LB55 AJY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,641 mi
Last recorded115,641 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,641 miles

Bonnet safety catch, not working.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From a joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Bottom of radiator appears to be leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim slightly dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 115,641 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60 R 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch, not working.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From a joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Bottom of radiator appears to be leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim slightly dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 112,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 107,766 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,288 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear brakes slightly binding

front cross member corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on inner side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,980 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2014 93,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Bonnet secondary retaining catch faulty

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

offside front tyre worn (devoid of tread) on edges

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,735 miles

damage to nearside front tyre wall and tyre worn on edges

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding/ slightly pitted at rear

Fail 28 Aug 2013 81,735 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid level low

damage to nearside front tyre wall and tyre worn on edges

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding/ slightly pitted at rear

offside rear park brake effort should be better

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,260 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 67,260 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,376 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,365 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 43,156 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 AJY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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