MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not illuminating (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits likely due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) not working osr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of the center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake binding but not excessively osf has a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
clutch release bearing noisy
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
nearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded.
nearside rear tyre inner sidewall is starting to split.
offside rear brake pipe has light corrosion.
rear axle is corroded.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
nearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded.
nearside rear tyre inner sidewall is starting to split.
offside rear brake pipe has light corrosion.
rear axle is corroded.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre stop light not working
under trays fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
centre stop light not working
under trays fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Low pressure to the N/S/F tyre
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISE Rear brake disc's in poor condition Rusty and lipped
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISE Rear brake disc's in poor condition Rusty and lipped
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front tyres low
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LB55 HTG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 HTG, 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 HTG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2005.
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