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LB55 HFV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,321 mi
Last recorded80,321 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 80,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,365 miles

nearside front lower ball joint rubber perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,502 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyres perishing

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,641 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 67,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,046 miles

both rear & o/s/f brake slight drag

Fail 3 Nov 2017 59,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear & o/s/f brake slight drag

Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,459 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

slight drag o/s/f brake

Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,596 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,860 miles

nsf tyre side wall damage

Fail 4 Nov 2014 44,860 miles

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

nsf tyre side wall damage

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,838 miles

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,019 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,915 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,250 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 24,574 miles

both front tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 6 Dec 2008 19,747 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 HFV 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 82.4%.

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 HFV, 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 HFV registered?

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

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