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LB55 KHU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,384 mi
Last recorded101,384 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 101,384 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2024 100,973 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing severely on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing severely on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 94,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 87,695 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,626 miles

secondary bonnet safety catch not working

Fail 24 Apr 2019 82,622 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

secondary bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 10 May 2018 78,879 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,732 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,714 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 65,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 59,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,348 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,034 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,367 miles

both rear weels binding, o/s/r more than other

o/s/f strut mount has slighht play

Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,267 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 29,267 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot full

Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,389 miles

minor play osf top shock mount

wipers poor clearance

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 KHU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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