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LB55 KCN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,491 mi
Last recorded76,491 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KCN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 76,491 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 76,491 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 74,746 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,776 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,997 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,516 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,753 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 48,138 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,437 miles

n/s o/s rear seat belt slow to retract unaided

Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,283 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,322 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 24,207 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 24,204 miles

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

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

rear brake pads look low?

rear brakes binding slightly

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,749 miles

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

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 KCN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

LB55 KCN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is LB55 KCN safe to buy?

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