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LR55 PHO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,984 mi
Last recorded112,984 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 PHO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 112,984 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 112,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened warped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened warped (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 97,085 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 27 Sep 2014 97,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 21 Sep 2013 83,135 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 83,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 64,920 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 64,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Sep 2011 46,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 46,288 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,430 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2009 8,223 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2009 8,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 5,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 5,017 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 PHO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LR55 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

LR55 PHO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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