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LB55 FYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,222 mi
Last recorded51,222 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 51,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,135 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 49,135 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 47,246 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,982 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,417 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,755 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 39,755 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 35,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 35,722 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,366 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,023 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 17,638 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 FYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FYF, 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 FYF registered?

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

Is LB55 FYF safe to buy?

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