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LB55 KDJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,152 mi
Last recorded84,152 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 84,152 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill front to back as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached and jammed in drive belt (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body work damage and possible suspension damage to O/S/F

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Various signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 76,107 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

aux belt squeak

clutch stiff

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Dec 2021 76,106 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

aux belt squeak

clutch stiff

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,360 miles

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

osf and osr inner wheel rim beads damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,191 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,991 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,788 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,207 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,835 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,276 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 57,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,726 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,671 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,956 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,075 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,745 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 KDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KDJ, 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 KDJ registered?

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

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