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LB55 FYH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,000 mi
Last recorded65,000 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 65,000 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2021 61,768 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 61,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,734 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,034 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,649 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 25,649 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 19,318 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,427 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 18,427 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 17,711 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,876 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 16,876 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 16,193 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,114 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,407 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 FYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FYH, 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 FYH registered?

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

Is LB55 FYH safe to buy?

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