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LB55 HSZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,737 mi
Last recorded125,737 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 125,737 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 125,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cv boot weeping grease

Pass 11 Dec 2019 120,798 miles

slight play in nearside front shocker top mounting

slight play in offside front shocker top mounting

Pass 23 Nov 2018 116,701 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 116,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,847 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 105,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,742 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,230 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 88,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,185 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

secondary bonnet catch not working

Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,928 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,884 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,063 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,990 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 HSZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

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

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