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LB55 HDN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,239 mi
Last recorded52,239 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HDN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,239 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre rear brake light disconnected.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,248 miles

boot open warning light stays in

heavy dammage to rear

Fail 11 Dec 2014 49,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R Tyre has signd of tyre staring to seperate but not showing cords

boot open warning light stays in

both front tyres staring to crack and perish

heavy dammage to rear

Pass 2 Dec 2013 46,690 miles

Oil leaking from engine

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,707 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders.

damage to rear and nearside rear of vehicle.

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,182 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,397 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,129 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 HDN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

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

Is LB55 HDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 HDN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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