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LR55 ZBP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,429 mi
Last recorded134,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 ZBP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 134,429 miles

Corrosion underside

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front inner C.V. boot misting of grease

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 134,429 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Corrosion underside

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front inner C.V. boot misting of grease

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 127,915 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,816 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 124,816 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 121,183 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 115,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 111,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 103,985 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,926 miles

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 29 Aug 2012 95,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,519 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,432 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,893 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 ZBP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBP, 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 ZBP registered?

LR55 ZBP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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