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LB55 HGX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,555 mi
Last recorded93,555 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,555 miles

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

bonett sarfety catch seized

front numberplate deteriating

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,934 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,628 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,856 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,554 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 34,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,571 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,901 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 HGX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

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

Is LB55 HGX safe to buy?

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