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LB55 FYP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,143 mi
Last recorded109,143 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 109,143 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 108,876 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 99,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 99,636 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi going forward (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,434 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,011 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer and o/s/f outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

engine timing belt replacement due

front exhaust deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 76,011 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer and o/s/f outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

engine timing belt replacement due

front exhaust deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 7,011 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer and n/s/f outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

engine timing belt replacement due

front exhaust deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 7,011 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer and n/s/f outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

engine timing belt replacement due

front exhaust deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,958 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,176 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,267 miles

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

OSR seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,710 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,267 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,727 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,538 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 FYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FYP, 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 FYP registered?

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

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