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LB55 HNU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,884 mi
Last recorded107,884 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 107,884 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low to legal limit

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Fail 2 Jun 2017 107,596 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front And both rear wheels binding when rotated by hand

Oil leak Heavy ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre badly perished on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the tread, change soon.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside wiper slightly damaged due to chip in windscreen

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 83,334 miles

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

The rear exhaust has a leak of gas,temporarily repaired, change soon.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,288 miles

Both front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the tread.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smeary.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,818 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight distortion on n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,938 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,556 miles

o/s front wiper blade split.

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 HNU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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