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LB55 HPJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,206 mi
Last recorded104,206 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,206 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 104,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 98,839 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 92,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 92,174 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,119 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush becoming unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear flexs (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 84,119 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush becoming unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear flexs (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,397 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes both sides perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexs (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,819 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC BACK PLATES CORRODED

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX PIPE WORN

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES STARTING TO UNBOND/PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 68,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

ALL BRAKE DISC BACK PLATES CORRODED

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX PIPE WORN

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES STARTING TO UNBOND/PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside WASHER JET PART BLOCKED

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,299 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)

both front suspension arms rear bushes staring to perish

front exhaust flex pipe worn

slight movement in both front shocker top mounts

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,325 miles

both front suspension lower arms rear bushes starting to unbond

front brake disc back plates corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

slight play in n/s/f shocker top mount

Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 38,573 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn /corroded/scored on inner faces

Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,573 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn /corroded/scored on inner faces

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,337 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,224 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 HPJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 HPJ, 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 HPJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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