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LB55 HKL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,004 mi
Last recorded85,004 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 85,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,729 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 59,331 miles

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

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2017 59,331 miles

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

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,577 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 53,577 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,527 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 49,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,272 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,476 miles

air bag light on

some wear to all four tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2011 28,093 miles

air bag light on

tyres wearing thin

Pass 3 Dec 2010 22,876 miles

airbag light on

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,486 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 13,336 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 HKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL registered?

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

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