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LB55 HPE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,825 mi
Last recorded108,825 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front no plate damaged

n/s rear brake binding slightly

n/s rear seat belt slow to return

Fail 9 Feb 2021 108,825 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front no plate damaged

n/s rear brake binding slightly

n/s rear seat belt slow to return

Pass 9 Dec 2019 106,752 miles

n/s front tyre cuts on outer wall

Fail 9 Dec 2019 106,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s front tyre cuts on outer wall

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2018 102,696 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,063 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 95,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 88,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,004 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/rear tyre outer wall cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2014 69,063 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front reg plate in poor condition

n/s/rear tyre in poor condition /wall cracked /

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,038 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,151 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,369 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 36,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,956 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 HPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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