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LB55 HFX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,781 mi
Last recorded97,781 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody and rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high - level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 97,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody and rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high - level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet safety catch stiff.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light is on

Fail 7 Nov 2017 93,091 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light is on

Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,918 miles

Engine management warning light on indicating a fault in the system

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 88,918 miles

Engine management warning light on indicating a fault in the system

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 83,771 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 78,512 miles

eml light on

high level stop light n/w

Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,156 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,744 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 20 Dec 2012 66,744 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

eml light on

Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,260 miles

eml on

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Dec 2011 59,184 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

eml on

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2010 53,194 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,460 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 41,460 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,626 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 HFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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