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LB55 HSU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,117 mi
Last recorded54,117 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 54,117 miles

Offside Front tyre tread wearing uneaven

Fail 21 May 2020 54,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre tread wearing uneaven

Pass 2 May 2019 50,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 46,516 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,757 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 40,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,138 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,981 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,994 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,435 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 29,793 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,793 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,476 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,517 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,293 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 HSU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

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

Is LB55 HSU safe to buy?

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