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LB55 KJY

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,467 mi
Last recorded75,467 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 75,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected abs ring broken (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump bolts missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,769 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 71,769 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

tail gate does not finished

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,767 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 65,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,225 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 54,224 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel excess (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,059 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 45,059 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 38,977 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 38,973 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 38,933 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 14 Nov 2013 35,214 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,435 miles

offside rear tyre split/perished at outer side of tyre were the sidewall meets the tread area

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,070 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 22,177 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,657 miles

unable to fully check the wheels due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2008 13,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

unable to fully check under bonnet due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,768 miles

unable to fully check under bonnet due to plastic covers

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 KJY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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