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HJ55 LBG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,033 mi
Last recorded37,033 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LBG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,033 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 36,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 33,643 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 33,643 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,458 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,880 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 27,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 22,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,529 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,796 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 20,796 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,498 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 10,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,488 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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HJ55 LBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ55 LBG, 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 HJ55 LBG registered?

HJ55 LBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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