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LB55 KDN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,381 mi
Last recorded101,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,381 miles

Advise Corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes which is just acceptable.

Advise front and rear disc pads look to be low and should be checked with the wheels off.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,074 miles

Advise Rear brake pads look to be low and should be checked with the wheels off.

Advise Slight binding to O/S/F Wheel.

Advise slight cracking to N/S/R Tyre.

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 85,074 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise Rear brake pads look to be low and should be checked with the wheels off.

Advise Slight binding to O/S/F Wheel.

Advise slight cracking to N/S/R Tyre.

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,721 miles

Advise disc pads to be checked with the wheels off.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,795 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 71,176 miles

Advise slight binding to O/S/F Wheel.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,529 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,180 miles

Advise 1 of rear number plate lights is slightly dim.

Advise boot full.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,566 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 39,566 miles

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

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

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 KDN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KDN, 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 KDN registered?

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

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