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LB55 HGE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,177 mi
Last recorded97,177 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HGE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,177 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 97,177 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 84,670 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 84,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,004 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 65,911 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 58,200 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,802 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,813 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,950 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 33,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,314 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 21,502 miles

Offside Rear 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 HGE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

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

Is LB55 HGE safe to buy?

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