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LB55 KJX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,950 mi
Last recorded111,950 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 111,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 111,398 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear brake discs inner faces corroded

both rear outer and inner sills corroded

oil leak around sump

osf outer driveshaft gaitor insecure

osf tyre side wall perished

Fail 7 Oct 2021 111,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear outer sill corroded

oil leak

os front to rear brake pipe corroded

osr brake disc inner face corroded

osr inner sill by axle corroded

slight noise from osf wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2020 110,025 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 110,021 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 101,535 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,643 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,352 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,960 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 75,959 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,602 miles

top mounts have play / rear springs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2015 72,602 miles

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

top mounts have play / rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 60,763 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,443 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,528 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,105 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,825 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,814 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 16,847 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 KJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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