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LB55 HNV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,607 mi
Last recorded74,607 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 73,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,920 miles

high brake light not working

Fail 19 Sep 2018 68,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

high brake light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,424 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Upper brake light in op

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish

both front tyres are worn on their inner shoulders

Fail 26 Sep 2016 54,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Upper brake light in op

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish

both front tyres are worn on their inner shoulders

Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,260 miles

Seepage near side rear brake caliper

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,132 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,053 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,912 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,510 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,926 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 15,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside 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 HNV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 HNV, 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 HNV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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