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LB55 HFU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,965 mi
Last recorded44,965 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,965 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 41,298 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 38,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 33,431 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 32,196 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 30,772 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery clamp been modified to secure battery

rear coil springs brakes pipes light rust

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,753 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery clamp has been modified to secure the battery.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 28,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 26,833 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2011 24,544 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,313 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f top shocker insulator cover

slight play in o/s/f top shocker insulator cover

Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,006 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 HFU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

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

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