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LB55 KMV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,659 mi
Last recorded72,659 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,659 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 68,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has cracking on sidewalls and in tread

Pass 16 Dec 2013 64,092 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2012 62,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

both wiper blades worn but still clearing

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,765 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 43,765 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,815 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,565 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 KMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KMV, 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 KMV registered?

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

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