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LB55 KAU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,480 mi
Last recorded116,480 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 116,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 111,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 106,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake pipe corroded and rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 106,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake pipe corroded and rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,675 miles

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

slight free play in both front top mountings

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,976 miles

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 21 Oct 2020 99,976 miles

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

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

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,998 miles

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

slight free play in both front top suspension strut mounting bearings

Fail 26 Apr 2019 94,998 miles

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

slight free play in both front top suspension strut mounting bearings

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,814 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 93,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,051 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,259 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 84,771 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 80,640 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,860 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,860 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,726 miles

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)

bonnet release catch stiff

high level brake light inop

Fail 2 Jul 2012 59,726 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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)

bonnet release catch stiff

high level brake light inop

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,815 miles

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

front wipers starting to smeer

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,815 miles

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

front wipers starting to smeer

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 3 Jul 2010 32,587 miles

nail in n/s/r (unrepairable)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 3 Jul 2010 32,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in n/s/r (unrepairable)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,040 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,609 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 KAU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KAU, 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 KAU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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