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LB55 HSX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,312 mi
Last recorded77,312 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,312 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 77,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 73,456 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 73,456 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 65,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 576,454 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 57,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 50,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,730 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,729 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,113 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,678 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 35,678 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,268 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 HSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

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

Is LB55 HSX safe to buy?

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