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LB55 FXX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,315 mi
Last recorded103,315 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,315 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,309 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,193 miles

both rear brakes binding

Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,481 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,916 miles

advise air con leak

Fail 4 Dec 2012 69,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

evidence of a/c gas leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,158 miles

evidence of a/c gas leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,562 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 55,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,256 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,542 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 26,542 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 15,582 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 FXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

LB55 FXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is LB55 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 FXX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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