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LB55 HNK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,915 mi
Last recorded51,915 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 51,915 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 47,201 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 43,972 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 41,421 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak filter ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,989 miles

Central High level stop light inop

Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,177 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 35,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,178 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 29,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,962 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,320 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 24,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,615 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,891 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,643 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 19,643 miles

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

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 HNK 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 HNK, 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 HNK registered?

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

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