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LB55 HNH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,915 mi
Last recorded91,915 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 88,922 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 May 2018 88,921 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 May 2017 82,911 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 82,911 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 75,931 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 75,931 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 68,277 miles

n/s/f inner c.v. boot leaking

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 May 2014 58,864 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 May 2013 47,732 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)

both rear tyres walls perished

Pass 15 May 2012 34,002 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,589 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 25,440 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 21,772 miles

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

the offside rear seat belt will not retracted proply (sticking)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,611 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,007 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 HNH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNH, 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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What year was LB55 HNH registered?

LB55 HNH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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