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LB55 FYO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,796 mi
Last recorded94,796 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 94,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 87,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 82,206 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 78,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch faulty

Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,133 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,112 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,112 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,772 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,159 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,909 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011
Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,119 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,961 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 14,808 miles

front brake disc wearing and check brake pads

Fail 19 Oct 2007 14,807 miles

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

front brake disc wearing and check brake pads

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 FYO 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 81.3%.

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 FYO, 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 FYO registered?

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

Is LB55 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 FYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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