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LB55 HHY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,096 mi
Last recorded68,096 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,096 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 68,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,407 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 64,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 59,565 miles

Difficult to see all brake pads with wheels on

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 59,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch stiff to operate

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Difficult to see all brake pads with wheels on

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 54,683 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 48,676 miles

Difficult to inspect brake pads with wheels on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,910 miles

Center stop light not working

Difficult to inspect brake pads with wheels on

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 43,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Center stop light not working

Difficult to inspect brake pads with wheels on

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 39,109 miles

Brake / suspension components corroding

Difficult to see brake pads with wheels on

Front cross member corroding

High level brake light not working

Parking brake effort low

Rear brake disc (inside surface) in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2014 39,109 miles

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

Parking brake effort low

Brake / suspension components corroding

Difficult to see brake pads with wheels on

Front cross member corroding

Front n/s tyre sidewall perished

High level brake light not working

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc (inside surface) in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,377 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion; various susp & brake comps

h/brake efforts low

o/s/r tyre worn/deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2013 35,377 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion; various susp & brake comps

h/brake efforts low

o/s/r tyre worn/deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,549 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,351 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 25,198 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 21,598 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,614 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 HHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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