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LB55 KKN

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,618 mi
Last recorded154,618 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 154,618 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 154,608 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 149,000 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 149,000 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 148,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 132,650 miles

O/S/F slight brake bind

bad oil leak - suspect crankshaft oil seal

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 132,650 miles

O/S/F slight brake bind

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

bad oil leak - suspect crankshaft oil seal

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,986 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,833 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,052 miles

nearside front airbag turned off, child seat fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,907 miles

offside rear brake disc corroding

Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,402 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,353 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 59,344 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,511 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 13,252 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 KKN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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