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LB55 KNK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,881 mi
Last recorded114,881 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KNK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,881 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 114,881 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 114,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 100,412 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)

engine overfilled

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 20 Feb 2015 99,961 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

engine overfilled

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,374 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,239 miles

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

unable to fully access outer disc pads

Fail 22 Nov 2012 64,239 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake fluid/handbrake warning light illuminated

unable to fully access outer disc pads

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,419 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,214 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,222 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 KNK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KNK, 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 KNK registered?

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

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