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LB55 KKL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,417 mi
Last recorded111,417 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt webbing slow to retract

battery insecure

clutch slip pad missing , foot brake slip pad worn and small split .

drivers view has an obstruction

exhaust showing corrosion , deteriorated at front pipe flexi

light oil leak

off side front brake has a slight bind , brakes linings to be inspected all round asap.

off side front tyre , inner edge worn

recommend , bulb , top mounting to be replaced asap. brakes linings to be inspected asap.

slight leak on cv boot , off side front

slight play detected in off side front wheel bearing

suspension arms , ball joint gaiters leaking

vehicle has been road tested ,

Fail 6 Feb 2019 111,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension mounting has excessive vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt webbing slow to retract

battery insecure

clutch slip pad missing , foot brake slip pad worn and small split .

drivers view has an obstruction

exhaust showing corrosion , deteriorated at front pipe flexi

light oil leak

off side front brake has a slight bind , brakes linings to be inspected all round asap.

off side front tyre , inner edge worn

recommend , bulb , top mounting to be replaced asap. brakes linings to be inspected asap.

slight leak on cv boot , off side front

suspension arms , ball joint gaiters leaking

vehicle has been road tested ,

Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 102,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,958 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2016 94,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,359 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2015 85,359 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2014 76,172 miles

front wipers starting to split

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,616 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 66,616 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 58,945 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,945 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,970 miles

nsr tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2011 50,970 miles

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

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

nsr tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 8 Nov 2010 42,078 miles

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

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

slight cracking on inner wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,078 miles

slight cracking on inner wall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2009 32,154 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,154 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers worn

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 KKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KKL, 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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What year was LB55 KKL registered?

LB55 KKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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