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LB55 KNO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,978 mi
Last recorded89,978 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KNO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,978 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 89,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 79,950 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 79,950 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2016 69,993 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 69,993 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,941 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,462 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet safety catch semi-siezed

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,462 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

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

bonnet safety catch semi-siezed

Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,006 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 33,808 miles

no centrestop light

Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,092 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 21,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,960 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 KNO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KNO, 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 KNO registered?

LB55 KNO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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