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HJ55 LCA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,245 mi
Last recorded28,245 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 28,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 28,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 27,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter, may require to attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front head light slightly perished, may improving if polishing

Fail 30 Aug 2021 26,194 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter, may require to attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front head light slightly perished, may improving if polishing

Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both head light perished,may improving if polishing

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 29 Aug 2019 25,887 miles

both head light slightly perished,may improving if polishing

Pass 1 Sep 2018 25,212 miles

both head light slight perished,may improving if polishing

Pass 4 Sep 2017 22,008 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing worn on edges

unable to check the front and rear brake pads,car have wheel caps

Fail 2 Sep 2017 22,006 miles

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

both front tyres slightly wearing worn on edges

unable to check the front and rear brake pads,car have wheel caps

Pass 20 Aug 2016 19,594 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 13,869 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 9,591 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 7,764 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 7,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 4,899 miles

both rear brakes binding

Pass 20 Aug 2011 3,337 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Aug 2010 2,516 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 2,240 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 1,360 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 LCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

HJ55 LCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is HJ55 LCA safe to buy?

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