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LB55 FYA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,935 mi
Last recorded97,935 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 97,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,171 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch lubricated as defective

Pass 8 May 2018 80,242 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 80,097 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes next to the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front slight bind on the brake

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,246 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 73,245 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2016 66,405 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 66,405 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2015 59,451 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,293 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 51,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,292 miles

Bonnet saftey catch faulty

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 36,818 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,562 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 34,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,356 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,501 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,960 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,716 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 FYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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