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LB55 KDV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,865 mi
Last recorded76,865 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front wiper blades split

Fail 10 Mar 2018 74,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front wiper blades split

Fail 28 Feb 2018 74,039 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2016 67,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres worn/perished,nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2016 67,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres worn/perished,nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,815 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,948 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,673 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 34,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,236 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 15,839 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 KDV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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