MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment strut top (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to crack between tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment strut top (2.5.A.1c)
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi snapped (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 165/60X14 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 43% (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment strut top (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to crack between tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment strut top (2.5.A.1c)
oil leak
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Exhaust system corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front wipers smearing
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust system corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front wipers smearing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB55 HGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?
LB55 HGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2005.
Is LB55 HGZ safe to buy?
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