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LR55 PHU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,169 mi
Last recorded91,169 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 PHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,169 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 85,936 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 85,936 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,726 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear to inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,443 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 72,442 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,135 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edges

Offside Rear tyres uneven wear inner side

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,797 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 54,797 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,669 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,272 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 44,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,350 miles

body / bumper damage

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,161 miles

Offside front outer seal slightly rusty due to minor grazing

Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks and wearing on inside edgee

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front outer seal slightly rusty due to minor grazing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,879 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 PHU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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