MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Cracking to n/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Slight bind to o/s/f brake
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Slight bind to o/s/f brake
Cracking to n/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
N/S/F brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box join to center section (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
N/S/F brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box join to center section (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre brake light not working (wiring not visible)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox to centre joint (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Bind to O/S/F brake
Centre brake light not working (wiring not visible)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox to centre joint (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front slight bind
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake peddle anti-slip rubber is slightly worn
n/s/f-o/s/f wipers poor cleaning + split
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f washer jet needs adjusting
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f washer jet needs adjusting
o/s/f wheel/brakes have slight bind
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LB55 HMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 HMU, 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 HMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2005.
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