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LB55 HFZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,680 mi
Last recorded98,680 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 98,680 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,636 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,092 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,027 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,907 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,340 miles

engine oil leak showing around offside front hub and shock absorber

Pass 30 Aug 2014 52,133 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 52,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,113 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,662 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,136 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r rear light cluster slight damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2008 25,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light cluster slight damage

offside rear wheel binding when rotated by hand

Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,855 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 HFZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?

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

Is LB55 HFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 HFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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