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LB55 KJO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,376 mi
Last recorded88,376 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KJO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 88,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 83,695 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Slight bind to wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,329 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,964 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 52,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,272 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 34,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S REAR LIGHT LENS BROKEN

Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,906 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder and cut in tread

offside wiper split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 14,589 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 KJO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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