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LB55 HFN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,153 mi
Last recorded74,153 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 74,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 67,944 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,090 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 53,582 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 53,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,915 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery loose

offside screenwash pressure weak

slight smearing or judder on wiper(s

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,882 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge replace asap

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,211 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 42,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2014 39,648 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 36,682 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,376 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,906 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,692 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

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 HFN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB55 HFN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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