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HJ55 LBO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,251 mi
Last recorded64,251 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,251 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,470 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2012 55,130 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre wall no cord exposed

rear pads getting low

stone chip zone b under 40mm

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,429 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,835 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,219 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 LBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LBO, 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 LBO registered?

HJ55 LBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HJ55 LBO safe to buy?

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