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LB55 HSC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,292 mi
Last recorded61,292 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 61,292 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,445 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,575 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,918 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,011 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,570 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,614 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,070 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

os outer sill corroding

Fail 4 Oct 2016 49,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

os outer sill corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 46,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,680 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 38,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,451 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel rim is damaged causing slight distortion to rim/tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,053 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,041 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,735 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 HSC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

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

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