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LB55 HHW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,686 mi
Last recorded97,686 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HHW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,029 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 96,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,909 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,384 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,986 miles

Front exhaust flexi slight blow

Offside Front side light loose connection

Offside Front wheel slight binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,396 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,376 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,606 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,485 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,276 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wheels require tracking

Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,998 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OS wiper split

Fail 15 Dec 2010 41,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OS wiper split

Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,027 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,580 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 HHW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

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

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