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LB55 KAE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,936 mi
Last recorded71,936 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,936 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 71,505 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,147 miles

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,294 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,824 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 51,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 42,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,800 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,208 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 KAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KAE, 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 KAE registered?

LB55 KAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is LB55 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 KAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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