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LB55 KKM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,421 mi
Last recorded154,421 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KKM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 154,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 152,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 132,583 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 112,019 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,970 miles

Brake fluid low

Brake pedal anti slip worn to limit

Brake pipes greased

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S rear brak slight bind.

N/Srear child seat

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pads low ???

Fail 15 Jan 2013 92,970 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake fluid low

Brake pedal anti slip worn to limit

Brake pipes greased

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S rear brak slight bind.

N/Srear child seat

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pads low ???

Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,216 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 73,216 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,477 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,584 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 KKM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KKM, 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 KKM registered?

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

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