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LB55 KAK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,208 mi
Last recorded44,208 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KAK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 44,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,720 miles

Both rear brake caliper carriers are very corroded.

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged tone ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2020 40,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake caliper carriers are very corroded.

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged tone ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 37,103 miles

o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f abs ring corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 33,365 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 28,292 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 22,812 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 22,001 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 22,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,995 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 20,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 19,706 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 18,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Dec 2012 18,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Dec 2011 18,131 miles

washers and wipers not very good

Pass 23 Dec 2010 16,430 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 14,854 miles

slight play in offside front strut top mount

Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,632 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 13,632 miles

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

battery terminals insicure

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 KAK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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