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LB55 KHT

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,014 mi
Last recorded95,014 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KHT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 95,014 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tailgate will not open

Pass 19 Jan 2019 85,025 miles

N/s/r brake showing signs of getting hot

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 85,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

N/s/r brake showing signs of getting hot

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,585 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 79,570 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 21 Jul 2015 73,388 miles

1.oil leaks 2.slight damage to n/s front tyre wall 3.rear tyres slightly perrished o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2015 73,388 miles

1.oil leaks 2.slight damage to n/s front tyre wall 3.rear tyres slightly perrished o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,684 miles

1.engine oil leaks 2.o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge 3.slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,774 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,811 miles

1.o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,349 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,382 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,381 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 KHT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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