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LB55 HSK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,308 mi
Last recorded92,308 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,308 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 85,844 miles

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,598 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside tyre has a cut in but not showing any core or plye

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,624 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 61,447 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,381 miles

Centre Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,569 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,953 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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