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LR55 KZS

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,910 mi
Last recorded153,910 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 KZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 153,910 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 136,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 126,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 116,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 108,090 miles

under-trays fitted. battery insecure.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 108,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

under-trays fitted. battery insecure.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 105,002 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake discs are pitted.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 105,002 miles

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

front brake discs are pitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,171 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light on

possible exhaust leak near manifold

Fail 13 Jan 2011 103,152 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

possible exhaust leak near manifold

Fail 3 Dec 2009 81,525 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 81,525 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 45,219 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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LR55 KZS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR55 KZS, 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 LR55 KZS registered?

LR55 KZS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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