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LB55 HJA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires14 Jul 2026

Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)

Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,813 mi

Last recorded53,813 miles

Recorded on15 Jul 2025

Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HJA

MakeKia

ModelPicanto

Year2005

ColourBlue

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail

Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,813 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear flexipipes onto calipers are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch very heavy

Fail 15 Jul 2025 53,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear flexipipes onto calipers are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch very heavy

Pass 9 Apr 2024 41,569 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusting to under body and lower suspension arms and sub-frame areas

sill repairs

Fail 8 Apr 2024 41,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing / chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusting to under body and lower suspension arms and sub-frame areas

sill repairs

Fail 15 Dec 2023 41,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 39,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 37,672 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,373 miles

Pass 13 Dec 2019 34,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 32,706 miles

Pass 14 Dec 2017 31,635 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,577 miles

Battery clamp missing and battery not fully secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 29,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear wheel binding

Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 9 Dec 2013 26,351 miles