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LB55 GPE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,114 mi
Last recorded146,114 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 146,114 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 145,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 132,360 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 132,359 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (Handbrake) (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 119,048 miles

Offside Front tyre going bald on inner edge

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion at rear

childs seats fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2015 119,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front tyre going bald on inner edge

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion at rear

childs seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,788 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 103,187 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 92,956 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 92,877 miles

brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 72,599 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Fail 2 Dec 2011 72,599 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,738 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 56,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 40,133 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,133 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,666 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 GPE 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 55.6%.

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

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