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LB55 HTP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,226 mi
Last recorded78,226 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,226 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front tyre has cut several place but not deep enough

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front tyre has cut several place but not deep enough

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,046 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Clutch pedal stiff, clutch cable issue

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,467 miles

Center stop lamp not working

Coolant low

Fail 15 Jun 2015 60,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Center stop lamp not working

Coolant low

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hubcaps fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2013 48,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hubcaps fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag light on

both rear tyres perished

light mist of grease on nearside inner cv gaitor

Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,501 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 33,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,119 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,844 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 22,844 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,183 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 18,183 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,612 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc wearing

brake fluid low

handbrake near end of travel

tyre pressures

Fail 18 Oct 2007 14,612 miles

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

handbrake near end of travel

tyre pressures

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc wearing

brake fluid low

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 HTP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

LB55 HTP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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