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LB55 FYU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,902 mi
Last recorded43,902 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,902 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall (no cords showing).

Offside rear tyre rubber perished/cracked.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 43,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall (no cords showing).

Offside rear tyre rubber perished/cracked.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,959 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,403 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 39,403 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,917 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 29,917 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,976 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 FYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

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

Is LB55 FYU safe to buy?

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