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LB55 HSG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,306 mi
Last recorded115,306 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 115,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirement 18% may suggest braking system requires service or repair

Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 100,811 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 84,365 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 66,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 64,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 60,248 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,496 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 54,496 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,779 miles

rear tyres sides split

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,719 miles

both rear tyres craked on side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,194 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 28,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,519 miles

o/s rear brake inner disc face badly corroded only approx 40% pad to disc contact but brake performance ok at time of teststrongly suggest change now or soon

Pass 7 May 2010 23,933 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 23,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 12,401 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 HSG 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 85%.

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

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