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LB55 HPV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,415 mi
Last recorded69,415 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 69,415 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 59,696 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,257 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,848 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,471 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 49,047 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 48,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 45,368 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 45,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 42,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2014 42,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,404 miles

n/s/f/tyre down to two/half mm tread

n/s/r/tyre cracking on walls

Fail 16 Dec 2013 40,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s/f/tyre down to two/half mm tread

n/s/r/tyre cracking on walls

Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,096 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 35,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,895 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,475 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 HPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HPV, 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 HPV registered?

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

Is LB55 HPV safe to buy?

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