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LB55 FYE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,675 mi
Last recorded94,675 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,675 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 94,080 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,847 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,739 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,486 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,843 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,108 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 21,079 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,995 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 FYE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB55 FYE registered?

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

Is LB55 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 FYE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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