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LB55 FYK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,100 mi
Last recorded114,100 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,100 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 105,363 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 105,363 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 98,559 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,994 miles

High level stoplamp not working

Nearside Front Door central locking sometimes locks when opening

Wipers poor

Fail 18 Apr 2017 85,994 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

High level stoplamp not working

Nearside Front Door central locking sometimes locks when opening

Wipers poor

Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,116 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,744 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,209 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 43,209 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,982 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,087 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,640 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 FYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FYK, 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 FYK registered?

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

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