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LB55 HNN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,867 mi
Last recorded83,867 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HNN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 83,867 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,110 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 60,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,070 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by joint with hose but not considered serious (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 58,070 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by joint with hose but not considered serious (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 57,382 miles

Front washer jets misaligned but provide water to windscreen

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade very poor condition liable to damage glass

coolant level low

exhaust pipe corroded no leaks

power steering level low

Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front washer jets poor operation

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper bade very poor and split

coolant level just below minimum

Fail 4 Nov 2016 54,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front washer jets poor operation

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper bade very poor and split

coolant level just below minimum

Pass 7 Nov 2015 52,913 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 52,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 50,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slight inner tread wear

item(s) removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside rear wheel slightly binding on

vehicles internal headight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,667 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,858 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 43,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,469 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,104 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,561 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 25,224 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 HNN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HNN, 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 HNN registered?

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

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