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LB55 HNG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,198 mi
Last recorded72,198 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HNG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 72,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coil springs corroded

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Dec 2021 70,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coil springs corroded

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2020 67,852 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs discoloured

Fail 3 Dec 2020 67,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs discoloured

Pass 10 Dec 2019 66,125 miles

exhaust flexi joint worn

front brake discs discoloured

o/s/f tyre perished and cut in outer sidewall

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 9 Dec 2019 66,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust flexi joint worn

front brake discs discoloured

o/s/f tyre perished and cut in outer sidewall

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Dec 2017 61,848 miles

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 7 Dec 2017 61,848 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,205 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,137 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Nov 2013 47,085 miles

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

eye level warning lamp not working

n/s/f tyre worn to manufactures wear markers

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,085 miles

eye level warning lamp not working

n/s/f tyre worn to manufactures wear markers

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,873 miles

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Fail 21 Nov 2011 36,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 30,230 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/r seatbelt marked

slight lift in both front strut top mounts

Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,908 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,927 miles

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 HNG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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