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LB55 KPT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,461 mi
Last recorded108,461 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 108,461 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills rear showingsigns of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,515 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,217 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 92,217 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe failing (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,628 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 86,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint(clamp corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 75t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,789 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 80,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 75t (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,581 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top strut mounts (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top strut mounts (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,715 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 67,664 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,041 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,493 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,093 miles

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

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,507 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 48,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,944 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 KPT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KPT, 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 KPT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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