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LB55 GOP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,709 mi
Last recorded50,709 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 GOP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 50,709 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 50,709 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,777 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 44,027 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 44,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,395 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 40,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 37,529 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 37,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,612 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 19 Dec 2013 31,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 24,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 22,060 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,720 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 17,984 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 17,984 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 16,266 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 6,698 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 GOP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GOP, 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 GOP registered?

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

Is LB55 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 GOP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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