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LB55 KHE

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,143 mi
Last recorded129,143 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KHE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 129,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly worn/wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 125,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 17 Jul 2019 122,104 miles

1/ both outer sills becoming corroded

2/ small hole in n/s outer sill at rear

Pass 11 Aug 2018 115,762 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers smeary

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2018 115,565 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers smeary

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,137 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 111,137 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe corroded and leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,453 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,030 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,253 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 91,562 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,907 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 80,907 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

NSR disc scored.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,539 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 70,539 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 60,898 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 60,898 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre small cut in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,041 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,013 miles

N/s/f position lamp slightly dim

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 KHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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