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LB55 KGY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,585 mi
Last recorded75,585 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 75,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 74,340 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,536 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 70,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,597 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 67,597 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,163 miles

Nsr Osr tyre cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2013 63,163 miles

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

Nsr Osr tyre cracking

Pass 11 May 2012 59,634 miles

Nsr Osr tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,432 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 47,432 miles

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

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

NSF WIPER POOR CONDTION

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 29,197 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 29,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,338 miles

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

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 KGY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc 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 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

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

Is LB55 KGY safe to buy?

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