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LB55 HKJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,005 mi
Last recorded65,005 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,743 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 59,741 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,805 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,834 miles

Front Tyres cracking on tread

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,523 miles

Front tyres cracking on tread

Fail 18 Aug 2016 46,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All tyres cracking on tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,290 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,271 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,723 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 36,139 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 34,479 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 30,140 miles

nearside front brake sticking

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front wiper smearing slight

Pass 13 Nov 2010 30,140 miles

nearside front brake sticking

offside front wiper smearing slight

Pass 28 Nov 2009 26,939 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 20,334 miles

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

both wipers smearing

engine oil level over full

nearside front tyere worn inner edge req tracking check

split in nearside front brake hose,recomend replace Nr future

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 HKJ 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 HKJ, 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 HKJ registered?

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

Is LB55 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 HKJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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