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LB55 FYM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,927 mi
Last recorded95,927 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 95,925 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,525 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,525 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,098 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 72,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 19,318 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 57,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 May 2015 57,659 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 2 May 2014 49,993 miles

Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,652 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,106 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,751 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,113 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,854 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 FYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

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

Is LB55 FYM safe to buy?

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