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LG55 KBX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,224 mi
Last recorded19,224 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 KBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 19,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 18,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 18,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 17,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 16,751 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 16,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 15,542 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 15,541 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 15,093 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 15,091 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,456 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,410 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,083 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,745 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,846 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 7,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,130 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 5,446 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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LG55 KBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LG55 KBX, 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 LG55 KBX registered?

LG55 KBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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