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LB55 HRM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,325 mi
Last recorded89,325 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HRM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 89,325 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,810 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,653 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 84,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,037 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 79,576 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,266 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 76,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,865 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,590 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,013 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,623 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,628 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,844 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and will soon need replacing.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 53,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and will soon need replacing.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,597 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 41,346 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 32,354 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/rear tyre slightly perished

o/s/front tyre badly worn on inner edge and on legal limit

Fail 25 Nov 2009 32,307 miles

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

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/rear tyre slightly perished

o/s/front tyre badly worn on inner edge and on legal limit

Pass 26 Nov 2008 23,006 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 HRM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HRM, 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 HRM registered?

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

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