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LB55 KGP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,953 mi
Last recorded44,953 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 44,953 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 39,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight deteriorated corroded (7.1.2)

Front and rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,531 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 38,531 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,339 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 266,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2010 18,942 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 18,942 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,340 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 KGP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KGP, 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 KGP registered?

LB55 KGP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is LB55 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 KGP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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