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LB55 GFO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,323 mi
Last recorded105,323 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 GFO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,323 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 101,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,525 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 95,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exh corroded slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,609 miles

exh corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 72,605 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear 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)

exh corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,946 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,373 miles

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

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 GFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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