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LB55 HCU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,976 mi
Last recorded98,976 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 98,976 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,044 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inside tred

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak around engine and gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 86,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inside tred

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak around engine and gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,149 miles

front brake discs corroding /

n/s/r tyre perrishing in tread x nail / corrosion on coil springs x suspension units

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,005 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,160 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,071 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,068 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 49,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,359 miles

both rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 3 Nov 2011 41,359 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,116 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 36,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,550 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,098 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 HCU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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