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LB55 KRO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,975 mi
Last recorded85,975 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KRO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,975 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 85,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,248 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,493 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,921 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 63,074 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,846 miles

play in both suspension top mounts

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,222 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 KRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KRO, 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 KRO registered?

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

Is LB55 KRO safe to buy?

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