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LB55 HNF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,553 mi
Last recorded62,553 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 62,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 49,620 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 49,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,841 miles

off side rear hand brake effort low.. needs looking into.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,766 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,872 miles

n/s wiper split

o/s suspension top mount play

Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,305 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 35,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

sidewalls badly perished both rear tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,008 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,921 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,788 miles

Drivers side wiper blade tip torn.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 22,753 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,753 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,438 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre wall but not down to cords.

Damage to n/s/f wheel trim.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 18,438 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre wall but not down to cords.

Damage to n/s/f wheel trim.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HNF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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