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LB55 HSO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,992 mi
Last recorded108,992 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HSO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 108,992 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 102,112 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 102,112 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short battery (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2016 96,315 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2016 96,315 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,298 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 96,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 90,105 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Dec 2014 90,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,640 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 84,640 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 78,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,018 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 73,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

wrong battery fitted possible contact with vehicle body

Fail 8 Dec 2010 58,449 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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,449 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,786 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 44,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,287 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 HSO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

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

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