MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/r tyre starting to perish
o/s bottom pivot gaiter perishing
small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
o/s bottom pivot gaiter perishing
small chips in windscreen
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on shoulders
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on shoulders
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s front and rear tyre side wall perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 HKA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?
LB55 HKA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2005.
Is LB55 HKA safe to buy?
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