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LB55 HPN

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HPN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,000 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 99,000 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 91,339 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safty catch inop

n\s\r light cluster is slightly damadged

o\s\r tyre is perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

bonnet safty catch inop

n\s\r light cluster is slightly damadged

o\s\r tyre is perished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,121 miles

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

ns washer not contacting screen

nsr lennse cracked

os tyres bald on inner edges

water in osr lamp

Fail 5 Nov 2012 74,121 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

ns washer not contacting screen

nsr lennse cracked

os tyres bald on inner edges

water in osr lamp

Pass 31 Oct 2011 67,480 miles

Nearside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n\s\r indicator lens broken still shows amber light

rear brake discs are very worn

Fail 24 Oct 2011 67,169 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n\s\r indicator lens broken still shows amber light

rear brake discs are very worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,890 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,403 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,705 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 35,672 miles

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HPN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HPN, 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 HPN registered?

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

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