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LB55 HMF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,643 mi
Last recorded122,643 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 122,643 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

clutch in poor operation

damage to o/s doors and sill

front coil springs corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 122,643 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

clutch in poor operation

damage to o/s doors and sill

front coil springs corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 118,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2017 118,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 111,714 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 May 2016 111,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,288 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 104,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,009 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 78,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,368 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 72,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 60,115 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2009 45,326 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,407 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and close to minimum limit

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 HMF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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