MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear axle corroding heavily
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached WHEEL BEARING BOLT MISSING (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear axle corroding heavily
Damage on N/S/R quarter panel
Damage on O/S Wing
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre scuffed on outer wall
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear axle corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Damage on N/S/R quarter panel
Damage on O/S Wing
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre scuffed on outer wall
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear axle corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Both rear tyres cracks in tread
Damage on O/S Wing
Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre cracks on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and cracks in tread
Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Rear springs corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres cracks in tread
Damage on O/S Wing
Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre cracks on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and cracks in tread
Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Rear springs corroded
Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bonnet (6.1.B.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
N/S/R light cluster broken.
O/S/R light cluster cracked
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
N/S/R light cluster broken.
O/S/R light cluster cracked
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LB55 HME is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 HME, 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 HME is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2005.
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