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LB55 GGV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,809 mi
Last recorded58,809 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 58,809 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,424 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 52,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,403 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,226 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,102 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,225 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,577 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 GGV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GGV, 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 GGV registered?

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

Is LB55 GGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 GGV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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