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LB55 HPZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,104 mi
Last recorded84,104 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 84,104 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,139 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 79,139 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 72,989 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 72,989 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 59,788 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

N/S/F outer wall perished/damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,970 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,592 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Corrosion to exhaust

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,060 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,317 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,505 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,109 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,768 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 HPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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