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LB55 KNS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,079 mi
Last recorded69,079 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KNS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 69,079 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,508 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,372 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,989 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 59,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,062 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,179 miles

nsf headlight aim distorting

runout in osr tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2011 36,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

intermittern fault on osf sidelight

Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,379 miles

intermittern fault on osf sidelight

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,983 miles

s/play in nsf/osf top shock absorber mounts

split in nsf tyre,nsf/nsr/osr tyre cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,087 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 26,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,016 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 KNS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KNS, 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 KNS registered?

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

Is LB55 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 KNS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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