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LB55 HDF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,578 mi
Last recorded68,578 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HDF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 68,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,690 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 59,690 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 51,827 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 6 Dec 2013 45,524 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 1 Dec 2012 38,787 miles

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Fail 1 Dec 2012 38,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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Pass 3 Dec 2011 31,990 miles

see documents attached

Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,768 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,100 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 22,100 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 17,752 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 HDF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB55 HDF registered?

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

Is LB55 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 HDF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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