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LB55 GOK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,011 mi
Last recorded88,011 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 GOK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2019 88,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning / handbrake indicator warning lamp constantly illuminated.

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split. (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Coil spring's are corroded all round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper's smearing wind-screen.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,388 miles

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge and has a nail in

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

rear brake pads look low

rear springs are corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 77,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

clutch is stiff

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge and has a nail in

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

rear brake pads look low

rear springs are corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,692 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 67,691 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 61,133 miles

both rear tyres cracking 165/60r14

child seat fitted to ns/r -unable to fully inspect seat belt

nail in ns/r tyre

oil leak

os/f lower arm bush starting to deteriorate and lift

windscreen washers work on every second operation of switch

Fail 18 Sep 2015 61,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking 165/60r14

child seat fitted to ns/r -unable to fully inspect seat belt

nail in ns/r tyre

oil leak

os/f lower arm bush starting to deteriorate and lift

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,261 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,346 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 54,346 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,611 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 42,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,469 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,573 miles

may require rear brake pads soon

movement osf upper strut mount

osf tyre inner tread worn 165 60 14

Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,744 miles

slight bind both rearbrakes

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,190 miles

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 GOK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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