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LB55 HUA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,441 mi
Last recorded158,441 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 158,441 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 158,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 146,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 136,664 miles

brake feroles corroded

front number plate damaged / play at osf top mount / rear arches covered in mud

Pass 11 Apr 2016 132,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 132,000 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both brake discs warped (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 126,700 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 126,700 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 116,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osf and nsf discs corroded slightly inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,917 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,028 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,992 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,353 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 36,353 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

31% imbalance on rear brakes

can't see brake pads

Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,236 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 HUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HUA, 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 HUA registered?

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

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