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LR55 ZBT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,476 mi
Last recorded45,476 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 ZBT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,476 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 45,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 41,581 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 41,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheels binding (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,810 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,761 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,200 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 28,534 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,227 miles

Near side front tyre cut on side wall, not showing cords

Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,012 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 17,012 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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 ZBT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

LR55 ZBT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is LR55 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 ZBT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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