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LR55 ZBE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,983 mi
Last recorded92,983 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 92,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 91,238 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 91,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,629 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,614 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,422 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 76,422 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 70,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 63,503 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,119 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 55,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,108 miles

Engine Management Light On

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 44,085 miles

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

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

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

Engine Management Light On

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,529 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml light on

Fail 13 Nov 2009 34,523 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml light on

Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,088 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2008 26,088 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 ZBE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

LR55 ZBE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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