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LB55 GGY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,424 mi
Last recorded75,424 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 x60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 75,424 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour yellow n/s (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 165x60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 x60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,554 miles

Engine management light is illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 62,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,546 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 58,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,773 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 31 Jan 2015 54,773 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

centre brake light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,967 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)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

near side rear tyre has cut but not exposing the cord

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 31,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 28,728 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 28,728 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 22,401 miles

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

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 GGY 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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