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LB55 GPJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,399 mi
Last recorded82,399 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 82,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

advise corrosion to rear trailing arm

Fail 31 Oct 2023 82,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

advise corrosion to rear trailing arm

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,925 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 68,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 59,401 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 59,399 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,018 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 46,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,830 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,468 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,441 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak by oil filter area

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,640 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded parts of inner face

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

exhaust middle section broken at front flexible section but unit still secure

oil leak round filter area

vehicle has only just met handbrake efficiency limit 17%

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,634 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm and bald on raised inner edge

both rear brake discs corroded on inner face

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn to approx 3mm and perished outer side wall

offside front tyre heavily wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm and perished outer side wall

oil leak from filter area

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,680 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damage

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,858 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2011 23,027 miles

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

both sides rear brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Dec 2010 20,364 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre slight wall damage

Pass 2 Dec 2009 17,995 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 15,665 miles

damage to nearside front wing

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside front tyre bald on inner edge (STRONGLY ADVISE)

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 GPJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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