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LB55 HOJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,573 mi
Last recorded81,573 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 81,573 miles

Front and rear calipers restricting view of brake pads

Neardside front wiper leaving smear marks on the screen

Fail 13 Feb 2018 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front and rear calipers restricting view of brake pads

Neardside front wiper leaving smear marks on the screen

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,525 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 70,525 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Wiper blade to big for screen.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,970 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 61,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,823 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 52,818 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,518 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 45,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,494 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,565 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,616 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,969 miles

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 HOJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HOJ, 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 HOJ registered?

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

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