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LB55 HNP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,113 mi
Last recorded82,113 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,113 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 81,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 77,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 72,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,322 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2012 56,192 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2011 45,259 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,542 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,155 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 29,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 21,412 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)

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 HNP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HNP, 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 HNP registered?

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

Is LB55 HNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 HNP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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