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LB55 KFF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,853 mi
Last recorded76,853 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KFF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,853 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 76,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 65,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,865 miles

nearside front balljoint has slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2017 60,865 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front balljoint has slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,423 miles

nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2016 58,422 miles

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

nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,175 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 45,710 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust corroding

Fail 8 May 2014 45,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding

Fail 8 May 2013 40,722 miles

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

cannot see rear brake pads

Pass 8 May 2013 40,722 miles

cannot see rear brake pads

Pass 3 May 2012 35,392 miles

rear inner pads look low

Pass 4 May 2011 29,696 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,856 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 25,854 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 20,252 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 20,252 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 14,904 miles

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Fail 30 Nov 2007 14,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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 KFF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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