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LB55 KSO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,226 mi
Last recorded119,226 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,226 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 21 Apr 2017 119,216 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,262 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Oil leak

Slight play to Nearside inner steering rack end

Fail 5 Apr 2016 106,255 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Oil leak

Slight play to Nearside inner steering rack end

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,973 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2014 89,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in front windscreen

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,835 miles

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,801 miles

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads getting low

oil leak ?

Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,128 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,294 miles

brake pads not seen to check

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 63,250 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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)

brake pads not seen to check

Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,492 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 34,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,037 miles

Bonnet safety catch does not work.

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 KSO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KSO, 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 KSO registered?

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

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