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LB55 KNX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,427 mi
Last recorded103,427 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 95,455 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 95,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 91,934 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,391 miles

wear on discs

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,123 miles

chips in screen

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,610 miles

tread starting to seperate on tyres

wear on discs

wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,250 miles

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

rear brakes uneven

wear on discs and pads

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,742 miles

wear on discs and pads

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,115 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,972 miles

o\s\f inner edge starting to deteriorate ontyre

Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,684 miles

damage to nearside front wing (no sharp edges)

slight distortion nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2009 31,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

damage to nearside front wing (no sharp edges)

slight distortion nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,685 miles

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

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 KNX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KNX, 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 KNX registered?

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

Is LB55 KNX safe to buy?

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