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LB55 KPA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,631 mi
Last recorded78,631 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KPA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,631 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,251 miles

Check engine light on

Front Both wipers split

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 70,251 miles

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

Check engine light on

Front Both wipers split

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,896 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 58,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

all brake discs worn/corroded

engine management light staying on

internal adjuster used to re-check headlamp aim

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,222 miles

front brake pads becoming low

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2013 36,311 miles

Front brake pads beginning to get low

Pass 6 Apr 2012 33,295 miles

Aftermarket pressure fit steering wheel rim cover fitted and secure at time of test

Both rear tyres perished (DOT codes = 2005) ADVISE REPLACE TYRES SOON

Obstructed view of some front & rear brake components so advise full brake check with wheels removed

Offside front tyre perished slightly (DOT code = 2007)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

`Dream catcher` hanging from rear view mirror but not causing a serious obstruction to view through windscreen at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,915 miles

Adv, Nail in o/s/f tyre tread, o/s/f outer tyre wall worn, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Chips in front screen.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,826 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,311 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 KPA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KPA, 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 KPA registered?

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

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