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LB55 KEU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,665 mi
Last recorded150,665 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 150,665 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 99,009 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,139 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,376 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little effort

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 87,359 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little effort

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre low - 3mm - 165/60/14

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 May 2015 79,238 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 75,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 75,177 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 72,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre has cut

Fail 10 May 2013 72,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre has cut

Pass 19 Dec 2011 63,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2011 63,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,242 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 50,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,724 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 KEU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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