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LB55 KPK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,476 mi
Last recorded74,476 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 74,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 71,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,404 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,285 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 61,282 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

O/S/R slight brake bind

Pass 23 Dec 2014 54,516 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,302 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2013 53,283 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,010 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,625 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 44,624 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,499 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 KPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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