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LB55 KND

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,050 mi
Last recorded80,050 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,050 miles

CV joint making noise during steering operation; defect identified during road test.

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 80,049 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

bonnet safety-catch mechanism seized

Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged offside front sensor ring (3.4.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads look worn but im unable to see them clearly

parking brake effort lower on nearside

rear foot brake imbalance

Fail 24 Feb 2017 74,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged offside front sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads look worn but im unable to see them clearly

parking brake effort lower on nearside

rear foot brake imbalance

Pass 27 Feb 2016 66,588 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,765 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,637 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to see rear outer brake pads clearly

Pass 11 Feb 2012 42,518 miles

offside rear inner brake pad worn

sections of front coil springs covered by sleeving

unable to see front brake pads

unable to see rear outer brake pads

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,520 miles

brake fluid level low

unable to see front or rear brake pads clearly but all feel worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,538 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge just in spec slight play in both top mounts

Pass 30 Dec 2008 20,877 miles

unable to see brakes clearly

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 KND is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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