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LB55 KMK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,524 mi
Last recorded138,524 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 138,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 134,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 130,879 miles

High level brake light disabled , wires visible

Nearside Front Tyre approaching wear markers around outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread & approaching wear markers

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 128,481 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 117,003 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 117,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 106,226 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 106,217 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 93,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise battery security

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,506 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,740 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 57,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,685 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,202 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 41,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,904 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 KMK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 KMK, 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 KMK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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