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LB55 HTU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,076 mi
Last recorded85,076 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

condensation in nearside headlamp

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2018 85,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

condensation in nearside headlamp

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

advise condition of exhaust

advise condition of n/s/f tyre

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2017 69,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

advise condition of exhaust

advise condition of n/s/f tyre

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,685 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,304 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2013 51,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2012 46,015 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,890 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 40,890 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,951 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 HTU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

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

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