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LB55 HGJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,936 mi
Last recorded115,936 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 115,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,211 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 110,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 92,591 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

The parking brake only just achieved the minimum required effort and may require repair.

Fail 22 May 2020 92,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

The parking brake only just achieved the minimum required effort and may require repair.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,643 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 83,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 72,168 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 72,168 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,786 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,786 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,616 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 50,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 48,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,160 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,627 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 35,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,970 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,956 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,024 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 HGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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