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LB55 LUD

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,952 mi
Last recorded109,952 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 LUD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 109,952 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 109,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 104,428 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,612 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,336 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,962 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 72,444 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,868 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,010 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 LUD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LUD, 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 LUD registered?

LB55 LUD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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