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LB55 HGZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,731 mi
Last recorded100,731 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,731 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,730 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,146 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 93,144 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,511 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 89,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,555 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 82,555 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 65,338 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,002 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 57,001 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,582 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2012 49,582 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,994 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,981 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,309 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 20,288 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,288 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 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.

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