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LB55 HDX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,788 mi
Last recorded83,788 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 83,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 83,260 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1656014 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,302 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 82,302 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,948 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 80,936 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer to center section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,025 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml on

Fail 31 Aug 2016 72,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1656014 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,918 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 58,071 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS ON REAR CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,381 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING DUE TO TYRE WEAR WHEN NEW TYRES FITTED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING / WORN ON EDGES / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / ADVISE TO REPLACE 165 / 60 / 14 H / O/S/F WORST OF TWO

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS ON REAR CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

REAR W/BLADE SPLIT

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,151 miles

Sump bung damp.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,936 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 10 Jun 2011 29,936 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 21,737 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SURFACE CORRODED IN GENERAL

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK SLIGHTLY ON INNER SIDE WALL

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,789 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 HDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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