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LB55 KTC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,736 mi
Last recorded57,736 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KTC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both tread edges & almost below 1.6mm legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play No noise or roughness (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 57,554 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both tread edges & almost below 1.6mm legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play No noise or roughness (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 55,692 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 53,390 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,371 miles

front registration plate slight deteriorated

nearside rear light lens slight damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front registration plate slight deteriorated

nearside rear light lens slight damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,055 miles

all service brakes have slight bind

battery insecure

front registration plate slight damage

nearside rear tyre splitting on shoulder

Pass 26 Nov 2011 39,943 miles

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

front registration plate slight deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2011 39,881 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate slight deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,863 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,128 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,046 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 KTC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KTC, 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 KTC registered?

LB55 KTC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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