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LB55 KPG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,618 mi
Last recorded83,618 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,618 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 83,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 67,901 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 67,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 56,174 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 42,142 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 42,142 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,739 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,863 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 9,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 9,591 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

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 KPG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KPG, 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 KPG registered?

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

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