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LB55 HKZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,112 mi
Last recorded91,112 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 91,112 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play BORDERLINE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

damage to o/s/f wheel and outer tyre tread

Pass 25 May 2021 86,274 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 85,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 82,865 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 79,291 miles

Heavily under sealed

Pass 9 May 2016 74,774 miles

child's seats fitted

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 8 May 2015 70,058 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 64,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wear on edges

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 9 May 2014 64,102 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wear on edges

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 14 May 2013 58,912 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 58,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 53,628 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 53,608 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,806 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,146 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 37,146 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,579 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 27,579 miles

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

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 HKZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HKZ, 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 HKZ registered?

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

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