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LB55 GOU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,639 mi
Last recorded98,639 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2018 98,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to failure (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 86,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to failure (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 85,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to failure (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 73,312 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment lift in top mount when suspension hanging (2.5.A.1c)

bonnet safety catch seized in open position

park brake effort low

Pass 14 Nov 2015 65,356 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop not working

offside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 14 Nov 2015 65,356 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position safety catch (8.4.1)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop not working

offside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,947 miles

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 29 Nov 2014 60,918 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 30 Nov 2013 56,493 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

oil level low

Pass 24 Nov 2012 49,585 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Nov 2011 43,615 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear tyre inner side wall has splits not to cords

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2009 34,167 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,027 miles

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

brake fluid level at half way

Fail 6 Dec 2008 27,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake fluid level at half way

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 GOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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