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LB55 HCP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,484 mi
Last recorded83,484 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HCP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,484 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 83,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,068 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 79,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,082 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 67,675 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,114 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,317 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 48,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,877 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,304 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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LB55 HCP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB55 HCP, 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 LB55 HCP registered?

LB55 HCP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is LB55 HCP safe to buy?

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