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LB55 HKH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,798 mi
Last recorded98,798 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HKH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,150 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 95,145 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 91,466 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 91,465 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 77,200 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,513 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,690 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 61,684 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 53,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,465 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,034 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,850 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 14,726 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 HKH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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