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LB55 HKV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,925 mi
Last recorded71,925 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,608 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,636 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 55,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,078 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 49,043 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,464 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 42,334 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,476 miles

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

advise nsf tyre approx 2-3mm plus wear to inside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,506 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,262 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 22,356 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 20,201 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 18,244 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,214 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 HKV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB55 HKV registered?

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

Is LB55 HKV safe to buy?

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