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LB55 HKU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,329 mi
Last recorded107,329 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 107,329 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,833 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,705 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 99,705 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,998 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,324 miles

both front strut tops slight play and noisey in opperation

objects removed from drivers view

off side front and near side rear wheel rims slightly distorted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 79,324 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front strut tops slight play and noisey in opperation

brake fluid below max

objects removed from drivers view

off side front and near side rear wheel rims slightly distorted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 70,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 60,733 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Fail 30 Nov 2015 60,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,579 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 53,579 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 165/60/14h

Pass 28 Nov 2013 47,067 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 47,067 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Fail 29 Dec 2012 40,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 29 Dec 2012 40,169 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,653 miles

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

both front discs lipped and pads getting low

Pass 24 Dec 2010 28,955 miles

both front top strut mountings have slight play

Fail 24 Dec 2010 28,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front top strut mountings have slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,235 miles

very slight play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 6 Jan 2009 14,213 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2009 14,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 HKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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